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Actionness Estimation Using Hybrid Fully Convolutional Networks
Limin Wang, Yu Qiao, Xiaoou Tang, and Luc Van Gool
Actionness was introduced to quantify the likelihood of containing a generic action instance at a specific location. Accurate and efficient estimation of actionness is important in video analysis and may benefit other relevant tasks such as action recognition and action detection. This paper presents a new deep architecture for actionness estimation, called hybrid fully convolutional network (H-FCN), which is composed of appearance FCN (A-FCN) and motion FCN (M-FCN). These two FCNs leverage the strong capacity of deep models to estimate actionness maps from the perspectives of static appearance and dynamic motion, respectively. In addition, the fully convolutional nature of H-FCN allows it to efficiently process videos with arbitrary sizes. Experiments are conducted on the challenging datasets of Stanford40, UCF Sports, and JHMDB to verify the effectiveness of H-FCN on actionness estimation, which demonstrate that our method achieves superior performance to previous ones. Moreover, we apply the estimated actionness maps on action proposal generation and action detection. Our actionness maps advance the current state-of-the-art performance of these tasks substantially.
As shown in the above figure, we propose the architecture of hybrid fully convolutional networks (H-FCN) for actionness estimation in videos. In addition, based on actionness maps, we develop a action proposal generation method and present a more unified action detection framework.
Hybrid fully convolutional networks:
H-FCN is composed of appearance fully convolutional network (A-FCN) and motion fully convolutional network (M-FCN). These two FCNs capture visual information for actionness estimation from the perspectives of static appearance and dynamic motion, respectively.
Actionness estimation:
A-FCN takes a single RGB image as input and M-FCN deals with two consecutive optical flow fields. In order to deal with scale variations, We construct pyramid representations of RGB frames and stacking optical flow fields. These actionness maps from different scales are first up-sampled to the size of original image and then averaged.
Action proposal generation:
Actionness maps are generic visual features and can be exploited for different vision problems. Here, we propose a sampling method to generate action proposals based on estimated actionness maps. We sample boxes according to their scores and spatial overlaps.
Action detection:
Following R-CNN, we train an action classifier with two-stream CNNs by cropping positive examples and mining negative examples. At test time, we directly use the output of two-stream CNNs as the detection score for each action proposal.
Examples of Actionness Maps and Action Proposals
Evaluation on Actionness Estimation (UCF Sports, Stanford40, and J-HMDB)
Evaluation on Action Proposal (Stanford 40 and J-HMDB)
Evaluation on Action Detection (J-HMDB)
The code of TDD extraction:
Code on github [
If you use our trained model or code, please cite the following paper:
Limin Wang, Yu Qiao, Xiaoou Tang, and Luc Van Gool
Actionness estimation using hybrid fully convolutional networks
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Utah Wants To Save Butch Cassidy Cabin For $138,000
Destination & Tourism Gabe Zaldivar December 08, 2016
Butch Cassidy buffs may continue to celebrate the historical figure at what has become a Mecca of sorts.
KSL.com reports a modest-looking shack in Utah is about to get a $138,000 facelift, and it's all to preserve what may very well have served as Butch Cassidy's home for a spell, although that point is still in contention.
However, that hasn't stopped what can be in upwards of 90 cars a day visiting what looks like some ordinary shanty, not the spot of a unique pilgrimage.
The restoration process would be an extraordinary and, perhaps, painstaking one, calling for officials to take apart the relatively small abode piece by little piece.
Presumably this would help maintain the sanctity, look and feel of a place that has called to so many travelers over the years.
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If you want to see a bit of history yourself, you can head on out to Piute County. Just off Highway 89 is a makeshift parking lot and a disheveled cabin. We imagine that if you blink you might miss it, but finding this gem may just be part of the fun. Although, we would hesitate to call this truly hidden.
Piute County Commissioner Darin Bushman speaks on the popularity of the site: "We took some counts. We were getting between 60 and 90 cars a day stopping here, out on the highway."
Bushman continues, explaining why a restoration of the structure is badly needed: ""It's slowly degrading. It's not on a real foundation and it's slowly tilting and leaning and listing. And we just, we really wanted to preserve the cabin."
As for whether Cassidy ever truly called this place home remains up for debate.
Afton Morgan is the current owner and remains convinced that the notorious outlaw spent a great deal of time meandering about this very area. Morgan tells KSL: "to the best of our knowledge, Butch come here when he was just a young boy. I've heard all the way from 8 to 12 years old."
Regardless of your thoughts on the outlaw turned cultural icon, this place remains a major draw for tourists driving up Highway 89.
Thanks to an infusion of cash, this spot should continue to welcome Butch Cassidy enthusiasts for generations.
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One event on May 21, 2020 at 6:00pm
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Please note this exhibition will be presented online until our gallery can safely re-open. You can join us on Thursday, May 21st, at 6pm PST on the ArtXchange Gallery Facebook Page for a digital opening reception! This video journey will take you into the artist's studio in Cambodia and beyond! In addition to Iida's new series, ArtXchange Gallery will present a curated selection of Contemporary Cambodian artwork from the collectives Open Studio Cambodia and Romcheik Pram. You are invited to chat live with Lauren Iida and ArtXchange Gallery during and after the premiere! Contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com with any questions.
ArtXchange Gallery is proud to present 32 Aspects of Daily Life, a new series of mixed-media, paper cut-away portraits by Lauren Iida. In this exhibition, Iida pays homage to a series of the same name, created in the 1880s by Japanese woodblock artist, Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892). Utilizing watercolor and ink, alongside her distinct paper cut-away technique, Iida depicts female-identifying people that she has connected with during her daily life.
The series Iida references, 32 Aspects of Daily Life (also known as 32 Aspects of Women) by Yoshitoshi, portrayed women from different backgrounds and occupations, each associated with a particular mood or character trait. The series, first published in 1888, became wildly popular in its time for depicting women from all areas of society, offering a more realistic representation of women in art than was commonly seen. As in Yoshitoshi's series, Iida's subjects include prostitutes, wives of the working class, the elite, and people challenging gender roles. Mythology, symbolism, and nuance in color and pattern are taken into account, sometimes as a playful reinterpretation of the meaning or aesthetic of Yoshitoshi, and other times drawing from Japanese or Cambodian culture. In each image, the nuances and subcultures of daily life in Cambodia can been seen – from weavers of fishing nets, food sellers and street vendors, to traditional dance performers and fortune tellers.
Since graduating from Cornish College of the Arts with a BFA in 2014, Iida has exhibited her work throughout the PNW region at numerous venues, including ArtXchange Gallery, the Mayor's Gallery at Seattle City Hall, Shoreline City Hall, Tacoma Spaceworks and Sculpture Northwest. She has received a GAP Grant from Artist Trust, a Fellowship from the Art Matters Foundation, and her work has been collected and commissioned for permanent public installation by the City of Seattle, the City of Shoreline, WA State Convention Center and Sound Transit. In Cambodia, Lauren Iida leads contemporary art tours and is the founder of the collective Open Studio Cambodia which supports emerging Khmer artists by offering art materials, professional practices training, and opportunities to exhibit.


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The Tacitus Encyclopedia is an international, multi-generational effort.
As of July 2018, there are 164 contributors from five continents, representing Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Romania, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and 27 of the 50 United States. Contributors range from an advanced undergraduate to emeriti professors, high school teachers, and independent scholars.
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How would you feel about 15 minutes of new It content?
Read more: A murderous flashback scene from 'It' may have been unearthed
If the idea suits you, here's some good news: The Blu-ray DVD is out in Australia and users on Blu-ray.com confirmed there are 11 deleted or extended scenes, including an alternate opening and a hint at Chapter 2.
As if that isn't enough, Bloody Disgusting confirmed an Extended Cut of the movie is coming "in a few months." The website got the information from director Andy Muschetti on Instagram on Dec. 19.
Bloody Disgusting are sharing some of the details given by user StrayButler91 about the deleted scenes, which include a Denbrough family dinner, Bill's dad looking for Pennywise in the basement and the Losers finding Georgie's walkie, as well as more minutes of the Neibolt house evacuation.
There's also an alternate ending, titled "Denbrough family vacation," which shows Bill and his parents going on the family vacation. "As the car drives away, the camera pulls in to the drain where Georgie was taken," StrayButler 91 wrote. "Camera stops, and rain starts to hit the pavement." Could this shot be hinting at where the It sequel will begin?
Fans are also sharing on deleted scenes on Twitter. Watch some below:
the deleted scene from it had me screaming pic.twitter.com/EqNSp6jH33
— lauren (@lxxren) December 19, 2017
THIS DELETED SCENE FROM IT IS AMAZING IM SO SAD IT DIDNT MAKE IT pic.twitter.com/KhN4fUZgPR
— helene (@losersewers) December 19, 2017
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— Finn. (@_flnn02) December 19, 2017
Bowers gangs gonna help Pennywise, or he's insane? pic.twitter.com/gh6blKPKJw
— Finn. (@_flnn02) December 19, 2017
"Holly fuck, holly shit" – Richie Tozier pic.twitter.com/wfwayFiYuE
— Finn. (@_flnn02) December 19, 2017
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— Jaeden Lieberher (@Jaedenliebehrer) December 20, 2017
The movie DVD will be out Jan. 9, 2018 in the U.S. It: Chapter 2 will be released on Sep. 6, 2019. Variety reports that director Andy Muschietti and screenwriter Gary Dauberman will return to the sequel.
Muschietti revealed to Yahoo Movies during an interview what might happen on the movie. "Getting into that other dimension — the other side — was something that we could introduce in the second part," the director stated.
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What it is beginning to look like is the high end store section in NYC has been the victim of some heavy duty professional shoplifters. Whether because of budget concerns or stupidity, the Security Chief there went out on the cheap and hired George Zimmerman Security…
Resulting in a solution more expensive than having someone stand at the door to hand out free bags to the shoplifters.
Macy's Also Gets Slapped With Racial Discrimination Lawsuit By Black Shopper
Barneys isn't the only store being accused of racial discrimination. Now, Macy's has been slapped with a lawsuit implicating the luxury store of racial profiling.
The New York Post reports that actor Robert Brown, who's most known for his starring role opposite Sean Connery in the film "Finding Forrester," has filled a civil suit for an unspecified sum against the luxury retail store and the New York Police Department, citing that he was unlawfully searched by undercover police officers on June 8, 2013.
The 29 year old, who is black, was stopped after making a purchase at the Sunglass Hut store located inside Macy's flagship location in New York's Herald Square.
According to the Manhattan Supreme Court suit, Brown presented his ID to the cops but "was told that his identification was false and that he could not afford to make such an expensive purchase." The Brooklyn resident says he was then arrested and detained by cops for over an hour before finally being released without any charges.
This isn't the first time Macy's has dealt with a racial discrimination lawsuit. In 2005,the company paid New York state $600,000 to settle a complaint that its New York department stores were racially profiling shoppers and unlawful handcuffing them while they were being detained on suspicion of shoplifting.


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Here is the working solution to Benz Star diagnosis C3 Platinum Edition software "Mysql database connection exception occurs" error.
Q: I bought the Super MB Star C3 Platinum Edition hard drive. When I do ESP special function in DAS, software prompt me to run an upgrade. But when i update the super mb star software on official website, it gave me error "Mysql database connection exception occurs".
OBD2TOOL engineer solution:
If updater ask to enter password, enter any key to login.
Change network server, do not select Europe server to update, select other region.
Make sure network connection is good enough.
How to update MB Star Platinum Edition software for Super MB Star C3/SD Connect C4?
1. Browse to Super MB Star official website: http://www.supermbstar.com/, click Login
2. Login with Serial Number and Password.
Super MB Star comes with a password letter with unique ID and Serial Number. ID format SUP2013U07MR, serial number format 2014-0123-4567-6789.
For serial number, input the ID SUP2013U07MR, for password, it is the last 8 numbers for serial number, input 45676789 as the password
3. Click "Update Online" option, then you will find the software list, download the latest software to update your tool
4. Download the Super MB STAR Updater V 3.0 to your laptop, then install it as the prompt:
1) fill in your email address
2) Click "register" button. Official website will send you a code
3) Fill the code in the blank
4) Click "Link"
5. Then you will enter this interface:
When new software download, click the update tool icon you have installed, then you will see this interface, click "Download" button, then latest software will download and install automatically.
6. Software update procedure completed.


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Norfolk, VA – The Virginia Ship Repair Foundation (VSRF) is hosting a shipyard tour for students from Buckingham County Career & Technical Center on Monday, November 30, 2015. Students will tour Colonna's Shipyard, Tecnico Corporation, BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair, and the USS Bataan, learning about potential careers in the ship repair industry and the vital role that local tradesmen play in maintaining the naval and commercial fleets in the Port of Norfolk.
"During these times of downsizing and reduction," says Bill Crow, President of the Virginia Ship Repair Association, "it is vital to remain focused on the critical issues still facing our industrial base and workforce: the average ship repairer in Hampton Roads is over 55 years old, and as we see more skilled tradesmen retire, we will need plenty of dedicated, talented, and energized workers fill the voids they leave behind."
The ship repair industry in Hampton Roads contributes over $5 billion annually in direct economic impact, over $1.5 billion in annual employee earnings and benefits, and provides over 40,000 jobs for the local economy.
For further information, please contact Barbara Washer of the Virginia Ship Repair Association at (757) 233-7034 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
About VSRF
The Virginia Ship Repair Foundation (VSRF) is the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of the Virginia Ship Repair Association. VSRF serves the needs of the ship repair industry through investments in trades-education and training development, and by promoting the industry and building partnerships within the Hampton Roads region. The Virginia Ship Repair Association, a leading trade association in the national ship repair industry, represents 250+ member companies in Hampton Roads and across the state, and leads the local industry to greater economic success and competitive advantage.


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When it comes to "exceptions" and "departures" from the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and the USDA Animal Welfare Act Regulations, it can be difficult to keep track of which terms and rules apply to which situations. Identifying, tracking, and accurately reporting these events according to the applicable rules presents additional challenges for IACUCs.
This webinar will help clarify these common areas of confusion. After defining the similarities and differences between the OLAW and USDA terminology and requirements, presenters will outline scenarios for attendees to practice identifying which terms and rules apply. An IACUC protocol analyst will then provide a robust framework for managing, tracking, and reporting. Attendees will learn strategies and best practices for determining whether protocol-specific or programmatic matters are involved, how to track and manage them, and who should receive the reports and when.
What will I learn?
After attending this webinar, attendees will be able to:
Who should attend?
IACUC chairs, members, and staff; researchers and research staff; and veterinarians will benefit from attending this intermediate-level webinar.
Continuing Education
Webinar participants holding the Certified Professional in IACUC Administration (CPIA®) credential may apply 1.5 continuing education credits towards CPIA recertification. Learn More »
Alice Huang, PhD, CPIA, is the Deputy for IACUC Guidance in the Office of the CVMO, Office of Research and Development, Department of Veterans Affairs, and is located in Decatur, Georgia. She was a research physiologist and medical school faculty member, with particular interests in systems cardiovascular physiology, for almost 20 years, before joining the Office of the CVMO. Since 2006, she has led the efforts of that office to work with representatives of USDA, OLAW, and AAALAC, to understand the integrated regulatory requirements and provide consistent guidance specific to the needs of the individual 70+ VA stations involved in animal research. She also provides technical support for online training and document management systems used by VA, and is involved in the development of committee management software.
Elizabeth Meek, DVM, MPH, is the assistant director for the USDA APHIS Animal Care. Elizabeth received her BS from the University of Arizona and her DVM and MPH from the University of Wisconsin. Prior to joining the USDA, Elizabeth worked in vaccine development at the Wisconsin Primate Regional Research Center and with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Rabies Intelligence Service in Africa with Lagos Bat virus. Before joining Animal Care, she was an epidemiologist for USDA APHIS Veterinary Services, specializing in Tuberculosis eradication in Mexico.
Richelle Scales, CPIA, received a bachelor of science degree in laboratory animal science from North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University (NC A&T) in 1993. She is a CPIA and currently serves as a research compliance analyst at UC Berkeley, working in the Office for Animal Care and Use. Before coming to Berkeley, Richelle worked at Emory University Yerkes Primate Center for over 8 years as a veterinarian assistant and research technician, and for 3 years as an IACUC member, compliance analyst, and post-approval monitoring specialist. She has also served as a research consultant and lab assistant on behavioral projects involving rhesus macaques at Cayo Santiago, Puerto Rico.
A collection of relevant background reading, further reading, links, templates, checklists, and/or charts accompany each PRIM&R webinar. Groups that register for webinars receive a discussion guide containing thought-provoking questions and facilitation tips that may help in using the webinar as an educational tool for IACUCs.
If you are not yet a PRIM&R member, we encourage you to join today, and take advantage of your very first membership benefit immediately: a discounted registration fee to this webinar.
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First Part: $50 early bird, $60 after October 2nd
Full workshop for teachers $65 early bird, $75 after October 2nd!
A Workshop for Students of Yoga as well as Teachers, Therapists.
Anyone interested in Pelvic Health either as a prevention or in support of conditions such as incontinence, prolapse, low-back pain, diastasis recti, pelvic pain. Students should be able to get up and down to the floor. Participants should be prepared to look at anatomy models and illustrations of the pelvis.
You learn breathing that is called pelvic -diaphragmatic breathing. This breath brings more awareness to synergy of muscles required to maintain and improve pelvic health. You will get a better understanding of the muscles, bone structure, connective tissue and ligaments that need to work together for optimal pelvic health. You will find out about the importance of relaxing the muscles involved and why that is a precondition to strengthening the inner core including the pelvic floor.
The most common Pelvic Health conditions will be touched on. You go home with an understanding of movements that support healing and those that should be avoided for some conditions. Handouts will be provided.
Location: Ajna Yoga in Oak Bay
Saturday, November 2, 2019
First part for students AND teachers from 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Second part for teachers and therapists ONLY ending at 5 pm


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With record-breaking numbers of attendance, one more year the Mobile World Congress 2019 has highlighted the extraordinary success of media and video content, which continue to be presented as the main characters in the future of communications. From VSN, we review some of the most outstanding trends and innovations of the Barcelona event and analyze how they will play a prominent role in the development of audiovisual content.
The latest edition of the Mobile World Congress 2019 (MWC), which took place between February 24 and 27, has broken a new attendance record. Almost 110,000 visitors from 208 countries attended the event – a 7% more than the previous year – of which more than half are executives from the most important technology companies in the world. In addition, the event has attracted more than 2,400 companies from various sectors, although with a clear participation of technological giants such as Xiaomi, Samsung, LG, Microsoft, Nokia, Telefonica, Vodafone or Huawei, among others. What tendencies did all of them highlight and what are their main bets for the future of communications? Let's review some of them below.
Much faster connectivities. Almost immediate data transfers.
The Association of Mobile Communications Operators (GSMA, for its acronym in English), has presented this edition of the MWC under the theme of Intelligent Connectivity. But what does this concept mean and why is it important? From VSN we conceive Intelligent Connectivity as the combination of the new generation of 5G networks -flexible and high-speed-, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT) and big data. These trends are transforming, not only the world of mobile technology (around which this annual event revolves), but also society, our way of living day to day and of course, also the Broadcast and Media industry that closely concerns us.
Undoubtedly, the 5G has been one of the main characters of this edition. After many years of development, the first devices with this technology have finally arrived at the MWC, which allow greater speed and data capacity, and therefore a minimum response time. And what does this imply for the distribution and broadcasting of content? The consumer will demand more and more immediacy. Are we prepared?
According to estimates, and as we have seen in this edition of the MWC, the volumes of video content will double in the upcoming years, so for companies in the Broadcast & Media sector it will be crucial to have software tools for the planning, automation and playout of content in order to optimize the delivery and management of audiovisual content. Therefore, broadcasters and media companies must be able to prepare themselves for this new challenge well in advance and have innovative software solutions capable of managing more and more video files, as well as sharing these contents with a large mass of users, devices and platforms in an immediate way and with almost instantaneous data transfers.
Foldable phones. Consumption of digital content anytime & anywhere.
The latest models of mobile technology, a great protagonist of the event and that this year has surprised the market with the new folding mobile terminals, could not miss the event either. Among the companies that have left everyone with their mouths open with their new models are Huawei – with Mate X, prepared for the 5G and that will go on sale in the middle of this year – and Samsung – with the new Galaxy Fold, which launched to the market a few days before the MWC in San Francisco.
In this sense, as professionals of the Broadcast and Media industry we must be aware that, increasingly, mobile terminals will be a fundamental tool not only to consume content anywhere and any time, but also to create, publish and/or issue it . Therefore, key systems such as Media Asset Management (MAM) and its advanced functionalities, such as the cataloging and automatic search of Media or the ability to upload content to these systems immediately through acceleration protocols and mobile applications, such as the app of VSNExplorer, are some of the products that are called to play a prominent role in the future of the sector and will undoubtedly revolutionize the immediate future of producers and audiences. Companies are called to become authentic live and a la carte TV channels, since communications will be made in video format, both internally and externally. And in this sense, the format of mobile journalism or "MoJo" are a clear example of this.
A global innovation center.
The Innovation City was another of the hot spots of the MWC, in which companies such as Google, Huawei or KT Corporation showed the technological innovations of the year. The most outstanding? Undoubtedly, Artificial Intelligence, or more specifically, machine learning. Today's society expects that the new connected devices and services have the power to perform functions uninterruptedly, integrating themselves in any scenario. These tools are especially useful in any kind of industry and in the case of Broadcast and Media one, it could be said that this technology has ceased to be a trend and has already become a reality of the day to day of many companies. Solutions such as VSNExplorer MAM integrated with AI tools have opened the door to new possibilities of workflow automation, cataloging, use and monetization of media files. In this way, it allows users to be faster and more efficient in the creation of content and when analyzing empirical data from the media to extract consumption patterns. In fact, they are already beginning to generate more and more interest in on-premise IA services that guarantee the accuracy, security and ownership of results.
The future is here; There is no time to waste.
One more year, the future of technology has been seen in the MWC Barcelona. Technologies that are already changing our lives, such as robots, artificial intelligence, data, games, connected industry, new terminals and networks … are here and they are here to stay.
Therefore, it is extremely crucial for companies in the Broadcast and Media industry to have the most advanced and innovative tools on the market that allow them to continue positioning themselves as leaders in the industry so that the continued development of innovations does not leave them behind.


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A great video from Sam Luk, one of the creative minds behind The Harlequin Hypnosis Show. The music is from our friends at Persons Of Interest who were a magnificent addition to the show for 2015. If you think this is wild, wait till you see what we've got in store fpr you in 2016! Tickets are already selling.
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It's back! And it's bigger and brassier than ever.
This years Harlequin Hypnosis Show will be taking a slightly different format with live music, and some additional features which will make the evening an even more enjoyable night out. We'll be running for two evenings in October, and are bringing some new features to the night as well as retaining the most popular aspects of what we've done so far.
We love it when people come dressed for the show. If you are looking for costumes we're always happy to point you in the right direction, and we may soon have a few bits and pieces for sale through our site. Keep checking back and you'll see us adding bits and pieces as they are developed.
We have sold out most of our recent shows, so now is a good time to get those tickets and organise a group of friends to come and see a show that has been described as 'the future of stage hypnosis'. We'd love to see you there.
Rob, Sharlene and Angie.


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I have been living here for more then 3 years now, it is best place. All the neighbours are friendly, no traffic issues. very quiet area and everything is at walking distance. Huge reserve at the back. 10 mins walk to train station, shops, banks etc. 5 mins walk to Doctors off Hatherton road. There will be new swimming pool opening which is just 5-10 mins away by walk. I always feel safe here and no issues at all. Internet connection is good and have ADSL 2+ service with good speeds (10Mbps)
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Gilbert is a suburb of Phoenix and was recognized as one of the top 25 safest cities in America. It was originally developed as a train station in the late 1890s when William Gilbert allowed the Arizona Eastern Railway to develop a rail siding on his property. Primarily a farming community, Gilbert has remained an agriculturally based town over the years and was known as the "Hay capital of the World" until the late 1920s.
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Meatloaf: Baked in a meatloaf pan, or baked on a flat pan?
I like a flat pan. In a meatloaf pan the ML gets too greasy, no where for the fat to go. Also,on flat pan, the sides get nice and browned.
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- WOOWHOLv 710 months ago
MEATLOAF : Baked in a "meatloaf" pan , or baked in a "flat pan " ?
not sure what a "FLAT PAN " infers
perhaps a square or rectangle bake ware
REASONABLE thought that a higher thicker formed meatloaf
compared to a thinner flatter formed meatloaf
is influenced by pan shape conformity would take longer to cook ... But
the other issue is i have formed Meat loaf to the detentions
of 6 inches high and baked it in a rectangle or square pan
in the shape of a "LOAF " ( oblong shape per dictionary ) or a " BALL "
the Pan used is not that CRITICAL in baking meat
it bakes no matter what pan it is in.....
WOW and who CONVINCED People they NEEDED
to Purchase a SPECIAL pan to bake meatloaf in
a CON MAN... another example of Human Gullibility
HEY do people bake anything other than meatloaf
in their "MEATLOAF PAN"
Rachel Ray's 9 X 5 "meatloaf " pan sells for $39.95 DUH what did people bake MEATLOAF in before the INVENTION of the WORDS "Meatloaf pan "
which is basically a 9 x 5 "LOAF" ( OBLONG ) pan
now designated as a "meatloaf " pan .
.. I Know I know a 9 X 5 LOAF "OBLONG " pan or a rectangle or square pan WAIT how did the word MEAT + LOAF become MEAT LOAF ...
... MEAT LOAF a traditional German Scandinavian Belgium dish a cousin to the DUTCH MEATBALL
the "American Meatloaf has its ORIGIN in "SCRAPPLE " a mixture of pork and CORN meal served by German - Americans in Pennsylvania since the colonial daysSource(s): american advertising Wikipedia dictionary history
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- deniseLv 710 months ago
I bake it in a loaf pan, I find that baking it on a flat pan, it tends to spread out into a non-loaf shape, unless its been wrapped in bacon.
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- friskymisty01Lv 710 months ago
i like to cook in meatloaf pan.... to each n their own tho* whatever works best for You*...halfway through cooking meatloaf in pan, i drain the fat into a jar then put back in oven* turns out wonderful :)...enjoy mash potatoes n veggies on the side* :)
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- GEEGEELv 710 months ago
On a flat pan. Haven't made it in ages though
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- curtisports2Lv 710 months ago
I prefer to bake it on a rack so the fat and juices drip onto a foil-covered pan.
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- wind_updollLv 710 months ago
Meatloaf pan, bc I prefer the large slices.
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- Anonymous10 months ago
I use my loaf pan🎃
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- .Lv 710 months ago
I think baked on a flat pan with a meat loaf pan underneath to catch the drippings. I've got a very very clean oven bro.
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- MarkLv 710 months ago
I bake it in a loaf pan. If you want to drain the fat, put some crumpled aluminium foil in the bottom, or use leaner ground beef.
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- οικοςLv 710 months ago
Loaf pan preserves the shape better; flat pan drains off the fat. Chaque un a son gout.
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GiGi's Playhouse 2019 Gala: Great Cause, Great People, Great Time
Looking to have a great time and make difference this Saturday night? Look no further than the GiGi's Playhouse Chicagoland "I Have A Voice" Gala, hosted by Vivica A Fox along with a special performance by Pop Icon, Taylor Dane. And besides being a great time, it's for a great cause and some truly inspiring and


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Cowork Me is St Kilda's newest coworking hub, and it's certainly humming. Opening our doors in June, the space is already home to over 60 different businesses- and we're only getting bigger. We think we know why, too; based in busy St. Kilda (yes, there are palm trees involved), we offer pooch-friendly offices and perks like wellbeing and networking events, our in-house cafe, all set across two sun-drenched floors. The best part is, we're ideally located with a tram stop right outside, so getting around is a breeze.
After spending the last few months exploring our St. Kilda neighbours, our members have kindly agreed to share with you their favorite spots to catch a break around town.
Woodfrog Bakery
First up, our favorite bakery, recommended by Flo from Veterinary Practice Partners. Founded in St Kilda, Woodfrog's flagship store can be found around the corner from us on Barkley st. Baked fresh daily on site (have a peek through the glass windows to see the masters at work!), sign up for unlimited toast to enjoy in-store with their jam and spreads, or choose from their delicious whole loaf offerings. We're personally obsessed with their pumpkin sourdough. The cosy, rustic interior and sunny shopfront tables will please any St. Kilda connoisseur.
Acland St
A trip around St. Kilda isn't really complete without a stroll down Acland St. Always a favorite, press your faces up against the glass of Europa Cake Shop, browse the latest releases at Readings bookstore, or grab a bite at the legendary Cicciolina, favorite restaurant of Chris from Enablr. Dotted with palm trees and just around the corner from the iconic Luna Park, lively Acland St always has a TGI Friday feel, no matter what day of the week it is.
Veg Out Community Gardens
Just off Acland St, you'll find yourself in an oasis of greenery and delightful crafts, a favorite of Shai of Powered Property. Veg Out Community Gardens shows off St. Kilda's creative community in whole different way, with woodwork, metalwork, mosaics and all organically grown veg and flower beds. There's a wonderful sense of community to the gardens where it's easy to see how much love and dedication the owners of the 140 different plots pour into the collaborative space. It's the perfect place to find some quiet moments of serenity during a busy work day. Plus, they host a lovely farmer's market once a month.
Staple Cafe
Business partners Matt and Paul of Array swear by Staple cafe, for all your- well- staples. Keeping things clean, Staple swears by doing the simple things right: the toast, the eggs, the pancakes. The decor follows suit: a light and airy space featuring exposed concrete walls, wood beam shelving, and dotted with pretty greenery. With coffee sourced from the much loved Omar and the Marvelous Coffee Bird, you know your caffeine needs are in good hands.
St Kilda Botanical Gardens
Recommended by David from THNK Innovations, you can't go past a break at St Kilda Botanical Gardens. Tried and true, there's nothing quite like spending some time relaxing near the pond with the sun on your skin, or exploring their lush greenhouse. Mingle with tourists, locals, and fitness fanatics alike in the iconic gardens, and- if you're lucky- you might even happen upon a wedding.
We think St. Kilda's a pretty swell place to work, and we hope we've inspired you with our run-down of the best places to chill out in this fabulous suburb.
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The Insolvency Service has announced that agreements are now in place for all 278 of Carillion's contracts.
Since the construction and infrastructure services company collapsed in January, the Insolvency Service has been working alongside the fallen firm and the government to find solutions for the hundreds of important infrastructure contracts held by the company.
The Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route is just one of the major projects that was affected by Carillion's liquidation, and is one of the 278 now given security to move forward with construction.
In almost eight months since the liquidation was confirmed, the Insolvency Service has guaranteed that essential contracts on projects such as road, rail, key infrastructure, hospitals and schools have continued without major disruption.
As part of the latest announcement, the Official Receiver and Insolvency Service have confirmed another 429 jobs have been saved by transferring these roles to new suppliers, while nine more employees have been made redundant.
This takes the total number of jobs saved to 13,945 – which equates to 76% of the pre-liquidation workforce.
In terms of those who have now been made redundant, the number is at 2,787 – 15% of the organisation's staff structure.
Elsewhere, 1,272 employees have left Carillion through reasons including finding new work, retirement or other reasons, while 240 of Carillion's staff are still working for the company to close out remaining activities.
Dave Chapman, at the Official Receiver's, commented on this milestone.
He said: "Carillion is the largest ever trading liquidation in the UK. The continued uninterrupted delivery of essential public services since the company's collapse in January reflects the significant effort put in place by its employees.
"During this period, 83% of the original workforce have either transferred with the contracts or resigned with another job to go to.
"The focus of the liquidation will now shift to the provision of limited transitional services for some supplier and finalising Carillion's trading accounts to ensure that payment is made to suppliers who have provided goods and services to the various liquidations."


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Active listening can be very challenging at times for couples, especially during heated arguments. In the previous post, we focused on the steps to help you be an effective speaker. Now, we offer 7 steps to help you listen more effectively:
The Listener:
1.Remember that everyone has their own beliefs, thoughts, perceptions, feelings, and "truths" regarding an issue or concern. So, when listening to your partner, get curious about their "truth" instead of trying to convince them that your "truth" is more "true" or important. More often than not, you'll find you're both saying the same things, just in different ways.
2.Remind yourself that you did not (and cannot ever) cause your partner's feelings. Thus, there is no need to get defensive. They are just revealing and expressing their perceptions, feelings and "truths" to you. Don't invalidate their feelings by telling them they have no reason to feel that way. The fact that they feel a certain way is enough for it to be valid.
3.Disarm Instead of Defend. Instead of reacting defensively, find some truth in what your partner is saying, even if it seems totally unreasonable or unfair.
4.Show empathy. Put yourself in your partner's shoes and try to see the world through his or her eyes. Paraphrase your partner's words. Acknowledge how your partner is probably feeling, based on what she or he said. Remember, understanding your partner's perception and "truth" does NOT mean agreement on your part. You just want to make sure you have it straight.
5.Ask questions. Ask questions, if needed, to help you understand your partner's perception of the issue or concern.
6."I Feel" Statements. Express your own ideas and feelings in a direct, tactful manner. Use "I feel" statements, such as "I feel upset," rather than "you" statements, such as "You're wrong!" or "You're making me furious!"
7.Convey Respect. Convey an attitude of respect, even if you feel frustrated or angry with the other person. Find something genuinely positive to say to the other person, even in the heat of battle.
Remember, we have two hears and only one mouth. This reminds us that we need to be listening more than we speak during discussions with our partner or anyone we are communicating with! We hope these help!
Saying that communication is the key to a healthy relationship is like saying that an engine is a relatively important part of your car. But knowing that and acting on it are two different experiences. If communicating well was such an easy thing for couples, then why do so many couples have trouble doing it?
The truth is that speaking from the heart is one of the most difficult things we do. This month, we thought we would share some healthy communication tips. We are starting with the role of the speaker, so stay tuned…the listener skills will be next!
The Speaker:
1. Is now a good time? First, before you jump right into a discussion, we recommend that you check in with your partner to see if it's a good time to talk. For example, if your partner just finished a 12 hour shift at work, it's probably not the best time for a serious chat. Just because something is eating at you does not mean your partner is up for discussing it at that very minute. That doesn't mean you should wait until your partner takes a day off from work to talk. Just let your partner settle in a bit and let them know you have something you want to talk about.
2. Focus on ONE issue or concern at a time. Often people start with one issue and then start adding in other issues including things from the past that are sometimes not even related to the main issue. Be careful and mindful of this…it's a very slippery slope. When you start bringing up issues from the past, especially if they had been resolved, you're not working toward solving the problem. You're working toward trying to be right. You have to ask yourself whether it is more important for you to be right or to solve the problem. Most of the time, these are two different experiences.
3. If the issue or concern has to do with your partner, focus on their behavior that is problematic. Please do not attack them as a person. After all, if your partner was so bad, why are you together?
4. Concisely describe the event. Use the video camera check and avoid assumptions and your perceptions. A video camera only picks up behaviors and words…not assumptions. For example, say "When I saw your dirty socks on the floor this morning…"; instead of "You lazy SOB! You left your socks on the floor again? I know you are doing it on purpose just to piss me off!"
5. Use "I statements". This allows you to own your feelings and decreases the chance of your partner becoming defensive. For example, say "I felt ______ when you said or did________."; instead of "YOU made me so (angry, sad, etc)!" No one "makes" you angry. You make a choice if your partner does X, you're going to be angry. And being angry never solves anything. Ditch the anger and get to the heart of the disagreement instead.
6. Make a request for change, not a demand. For example, say "You know I have an issue with people leaving dirty socks on the floor, so could you please work on remembering to put them in the laundry basket instead?"
Remember, by communicating your viewpoint the right way, you can actually convey how you feel in a way that can lead to solving the issue instead of escalating it to become a bigger one!
Kissing is incredibly important for couples. And unfortunately, it's the first thing that dwindles in long-term relationships. When couples stop kissing, it can be the first step to losing passion in their relationship. Well, this Wednesday, July 6th, is International Kissing Day. Although we think is important to kiss every day, we thought we would share some kissing tips in honor of this special day!
Kissing facts:
● Great kissing is good for you and your relationship! Kissing releases endorphins and oxytocin which leads to feelings of overall happiness and helps you feel more bonded and connected to your partner. Also, decreases cortisol which is the stress hormone!
● Kissing dos and don'ts are very subjective. Thus, explore your likes with your partner!
● A kiss is great all by itself! Kissing does not have to be a stepping stone to something else like intercourse.
● For many people, kissing is more intimate than intercourse!
So, what makes a "good/bad" kiss? Well, this is very subjective. However, here is what we gathered from our experiences and our work with couples:
"Bad" kisses:
● Trying too hard to be perfect at kissing
● Being too stiff and/or too eager
● Kissing too hard
● Having too much tongue / jamming it down partner's throats
● Having chap lips
● Too much slobber – too much saliva (your partner should not feel like they are drowning!)
● Biting too much or too hard (again…very subjective)
● Bad breath and/or body odor
● Too much lipstick
● Staring at your partner while kissing
"Good" kisses:
● Conveying your feelings about your partner through the kiss
● Being relaxed and natural
● Thinking about your partner and what they like. Let them lead some of the kissing!
● Good hygiene and breath. Carry breath mints!
● Starting off with closed lips and slowly adding some tongue.
● Soft and smooth lips
● Opening your eyes only for a few seconds
● Using your hands too! Soft and affectionate touches on your partner's face is nice. Or try placing your hand at the back of your partner's neck.
● Slowing down and enjoying!
First kiss tips:
● Pick your moment and look for the proper setting
● Watch for positive body language
● Don't ask for a kiss
● Be relaxed and natural
● Keep your tongue to yourself at first. Use the tip of your tongue to play with your partner's tongue.
● Let your partner lead some too. Remember, you're learning what they like too!
● Slow down and take your time
● And Enjoy!
Kissing tips for couples in long-term relationships:
● Make it a priority – make a point to kiss every day (longer than a quick peck, please)! Try kissing for more than 10-15 seconds!
● Have make out sessions!
● Please remember, a kiss is great all by itself. Kissing does not have to be a stepping stone to something else. Simply enjoy kissing!


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One thing that my very first styling boss impressed upon me was the need to wrap up the day with a tidy desk and working space. (It was part of this post a couple weeks ago, too.) No matter how crazy the day or how many clothes were strewn about in the closet at noon, come closing time everything was in it's right place. She said it was the only way to start a new day fresh and she was right. When we were touring Margaret's West Austin abode, we couldn't get over this organized office nook that she created in her kitchen. It feels like the epicenter of family life, housing everything from cookbooks and important papers to stamps and stationary. It's also the perfect tucked away corner from which she can correspond with clients and strategize upcoming work projects when working from home. (Margaret runs the Austin-based organization company, Edit Spaces.) Keep reading as she shares her tips for carving out your own work space, even when you don't have a home office, and how to keep it all organized, of course.
To hire Margaret for your own organizing endeavors, check out her site here.
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Dave & Buster's is different from everywhere else.
No two days are ever the same.
Time will fly by as you are part of celebrations, events and pure enjoyment - daily!
NOW HIRING - Receiver - Administrative
Our receiving clerk position is responsible for the proper receiving of all food, liquor, and non-consumables. The receiver position is responsible for maintaining area cleanliness and providing necessary support to ensure fast, friendly, and accommodating service while upholding food safety standards at all times. The receiver must have the ability to communicate with delivery companies, drivers, and be able to perform light administrative duties.
Dave & Buster's is an expanding and innovative company with a solid track record for success.
More good stuff to know:
- Flexible schedules you can accommodate school schedules or other jobs
- Good pay
- Training and room to advance
Benefits Include:
previous administrative or receiving experience a plus
equal opportunity employer
Dave and Buster's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and e-Verify Employer where required by law.


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Type Vintage pen which works beautifully and has a flexible nib.
Product Name Model 52 1/2 V (marked on the end of the pen barrel)
Manufacturer and Year Waterman, USA -- 1920s
Length 4-5/16" without the ring top mechanism. This is a short and slim pen.
Filling System It is a lever filler. A new sac has been installed. It's fully restored and working well.
Color Black chased hard rubber (BCHR) with silver colored lever. We're guessing it's nickel but it's in really good condition for nickel. The ring top mechanism looks like it had a gold wash on it.
Nib The nib reads "Waterman Ideal New York" and has almost full flex. Line variation from fine to double broad. See the writing sample below.
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Trevecca's School of Graduate and Continuing Studies announces new program
Trevecca Nazarene University's School of Graduate and Continuing Studies is excited to announce a new bachelor's degree program in human development and family studies, starting in fall 2019.
"Many of our students have a deep desire for helping people and families," said Heidi Ventura, associate dean for academic integrity and innovation. "This program provides a broad foundation to understand the human experience from birth to death and also examines how the human experience fits within family dynamics."
The 36-credit hour program is designed to provide a way for working adults to complete their bachelor's degree while preparing graduates to serve individuals and families. Ventura says the degree will ready graduates for a variety of non-clinical roles in the helping professions, especially when a knowledge of human and family development is needed.
"This degree helps graduates to work with people," she said. "The modern American family is complicated, and we left room for conversations about complicated family structures and helping people in the midst of those."
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Moonbat Columnist Tries His Hand at Hate Hoaxing
Minorities enjoy such cooing sympathy after claiming to be oppressed by the police that a white male moonbat in Missouri tried to horn in on the act:
When Columbia Daily Tribune columnist Bill Clark wrote a piece attacking the Boone County Sheriff's office, claiming "I'm lucky I didn't get shot," on a traffic stop, Sheriff Dwayne Carey released video of the traffic stop which shows the truth (video below.)
Bill Clark wrote the piece for the Columbia Daily Tribune, and the newspaper editors apparently approved it. In addition to claiming that he's lucky he didn't get shot, he claimed that he now knows, "how minority motorists feel," and that he was subjected to "official arrogance."
The reason for the stop was because Clark hadn't used his turn signal. However, Clark suggests that the real reason for the stop was because he had an old car with a lot of liberal bumper stickers and a dent.
Unfortunately for the aspiring victim, there was video of the supposedly oppressive encounter. It is boring to sit through, but confirms that the officers were professional, courteous, and not the least menacing, and that Clark is a lousy driver who deserves a spot on the Hate Hoax List:
On a tip from Wilberforce.
15 Responses to "Moonbat Columnist Tries His Hand at Hate Hoaxing"
I know there are exceptions, but generally the implementation of dashboard cameras in police vehicles has been a great counter-Moonbat device. Any (typical) Libtard who bitches about "police brutality" gets his hat handed to him, as it were. Here we have that typical piece of dog excrement, the "reporter" Bill Clark, who thought he could disregard the facts and promote yet another fake news story (anything for the DemonRat agenda, eh, dude? Lie, cheat, steal, whatever . . .). God, you people are pathetic!
I gave a friend a lift, and when I made a turn and used my turn signal, my friend asked, "What's that clicking noise?"
More people should be ticketed for not signalling, although on the 405 in LA, signalling a lane change makes people speed up to block you.
Isn't this Bill Clark sexist for giving this policeWOMAN a difficult time?
Thank God these folks are too stupid to know if their LEOs are equipped with cameras. Makes for such an easy bust…unfortunately he will not see any prosecution because departments almost never do in personnel complaints.
There should be a law that allows a stop and cite for too many bumperstickers. The only rub with that is, in my experience, the more stickers one has on their car the more insane they are. Not guilty by reason of insanity…
Another missed "Cash for Clunkers". That was the single biggest way to get Obama stickers off the road.
Yeah, the guy was a whiney little bitch, but the ticket is BS. I would have been pissed off too, but I don't think I would have claimed I was almost shot.
Rocky, I would be pissed off as well, but simultaneously acknowledging that I had failed to indicate (required by law). The ticket is not BS – it is completely valid, and deserved. Indeed, the whiny little bitch couldn't even say his right indicator suddenly stopped working, as you can clearly see in the vid.
When the rozzers are on the prowl, it is worthwhile to ensure that one observes all necessary road rules.
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Bad habits form through repetition. I'm sure he's made thousands of turns just like that over the years. I'm also sure this was not his first fake news story.
A little Henry Cho quote there – "what's that clickin noise- ".
Wow, he was lucky to get out of there alive…
White Reporters Lives Matter!
Who does this guy think he is – Ed Schultz?
Every liberal I know is a condescending prick…….just like the guy in the video. They have no respect for anyone.
He should be promptly fired by the newspaper.
Wonder if CNN has made Mr Clark an employment offer?


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Forgotten advantages of the European Union – the European civil society
"Don't ask what Europe can do for you but ask what you can do for Europe!" In his speech given in February, the German president Gauck makes good use of this reference to Kennedy's well-known inaugural address. Beyond resistance towards sometimes petty political decision-making, we need a stronger common civil society. Promising projects are under way.


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[Share]Kafka message monitoring - Kafka Eagle
Created#More Posted time:Nov 1, 2016 9:28 AM
1. Overview
During development, the data changes because of the consumption of messages in the Kafka cluster are what we care about. Given that the business is not complicated, we can use the command tools provided by Kafka, in combination with the ZooKeeper Client tool, to accomplish our work conveniently. With the increasing complexity of the business, the growing number of groups and topics, the command tools provided by Kafka gradually exhibit their incompetency. At this time, the Kafka monitoring system becomes especially important when we need to observe the details of the consumption application. The monitoring system industry has a lot of outstanding open-source monitoring systems. In the early stages, we used KafkaMonitor and Kafka Manager. But with the rapid development of the business and the emerging special demands of internet companies, the existing open-source monitoring system is far from enough to satisfy the demand in terms of performance, scalability, and DEVS use efficiency. Therefore, based on the needs of internet companies, user experiences and feedback from using DEVS, we combined some ideas about open-source Kafka message monitoring in the industry, and designed and developed the Kafka cluster message monitoring system: Kafka Eagle.
Kafka Eagle is used to monitor the consumption status of the topics in the Kafka cluster. It includes the generation of logs, changes in the offset, distribution of the partitions, owners, as well as the time when the topics are created and modified among other information. Kafka Eagle can be downloaded from the link below:
• [Download Kafka Eagle]
2. Content
Kafka Eagle involves the following content modules:
• Dashboard
• Topic(Create & List)
• Consumers
• Cluster Info
2.1 Dashboard
Enter http://host:port/ke in the browser to visit the Dashboard of Kafka Eagle. The page contains the following content:
• Brokers
• Topics
• Zookeepers
• Consumers
• Kafka Brokers Graph
The number of topics of the Kafka cluster, the number of consumers, the number of brokers of Kafka and the ZooKeeper cluster to which the Kafka cluster belongs to. A screenshot of the Dashboard can be found below:
2.2 Topic
The Topic module displays detailed information about the topic creation and the topic.
2.2.1 Create
Through the Create module, you can create a topic with custom partitions and number of backups, as shown in the figure below:
2.2.2 List
This module lists all the topics in the Kafka cluster, including the number of partitions of the topic, the topic creation time and modification time, as shown in the figure below:
In the figure above, every topic name corresponds to a hyperlink to the topic details. Click the hyperlink and you can view details about the topic, such as the partition index number, leader, replicas and isr, as shown in the figure below:
2.3 Consumers
This module displays information of the topic with consumption records, including the following:
• Running
• Pending
• Active Topic Graph
• Offsets Rate Graph
2.4 Cluster Info
This module displays the Kafka cluster information and the ZooKeeper cluster information, including the following:
• Kafka Broker Host & IP
• Kafka Broker Created & Modify Date
• Zookeeper Host & IP
3. Data Collection
The data source of Kafka Eagle message monitoring is the ZooKeeper. Creation, modification or consumption of Kafka messages will all be registered in ZooKeeper, so we can obtain the changes to the data, such as topics, brokers, partitions and groups among others. The structured storage of Kafka in ZooKeeper is shown in the figure below:
4. Conclusion
Kafka Eagle is easy to install and use. You just need to download and install it, and configure the address of the ZooKeeper cluster to which the Kafka cluster belongs to. The installation and deployment documents can be found below:
• Kafka Eagle User Manual
1st Reply#Posted time:Feb 6, 2019 21:06 PM
Wondering if this tool is still in vogue as it blocks the link or we use confluent or something else?


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One man remembered how, as a little boy, he had been playing with his father in front of their family home when Khmer Rouge soldiers came to beat his dad and take him away to be executed. Another man's voice began to catch as he described how his younger sister had cried for rice from her deathbed.
"I want the court to take this miserable strain from our bodies and souls," he told panelists at the Center for Social Development's national conference at the Cambodiana last Thursday.
To say the least, it was an emotional day. I had only attended one of CSD's forums before -- in former Khmer Rouge stronghold Pailin -- and while that was also a powerful experience, I found the national conference even more moving. I was struck by the rawness of participants' emotions and the passion of their demands for justice.
The conference on "justice and reconciliation" was the second of its kind and provided an overview of the public forums CSD has held throughout the last year. There were six organized in 2008, engaging nearly 1,000 villagers in discussions about the Khmer Rouge, national reconciliation and work underway at the tribunal.
Participants Thursday were hungry for justice and frustrated by repeated delays at the court. One said legal shenanigans at the ECCC were "not taking seriously the souls of millions of people." Another joked that if there were no justice, "there will be a suicide bomb" at the court.
As the conference wound up, Co-Investigating Judge Marcel Lemonde made what I thought was a very perceptive point.
"Some say that this court is totally artificial," he told the audience, that "Buddhists have not the same perception of life and justice. I think this is not true. I think the need for justice is the same."
From the testimonies I heard at this conference alone, I would have to agree.
* Pictured: A Khmer Rouge survivor addresses panelists at CSD's national conference Thursday.
** For those interested, additional pictures of the Pailin forum have been posted on CSD's website.


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Timelines of progress
I was rifling through old photos I had taken, looking for something in particular when I stumbled upon something else.
This happens a lot, it's like redirection, and I often forget what I was originally looking for.
This photo is quite simple, nothing special, as I recall the sky was neither here nor there, but having only had the camera (my very first dslr) for 3 months, I was still very new to it all and had a great morning out regardless of the conditions.
My takeaway from this, is that it's nearly 5 years ago that I took it, and it's high time I went back and tried again with my little bits of knowledge I have acquired….


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Toronto FC fans could witness Wayne Rooney's MLS swan song Saturday. They will be hoping they haven't seen the last of Toronto captain Michael Bradley.
The 33-year-old Rooney, whose D.C. United visits Toronto in a first-round playoff game, is returning to England to join Derby County after the season.
Bradley's future is more mysterious. While his contract expires at the end of the year, the 32-year-old midfielder has elected to keep negotiations under wraps. The cone of silence has made for uncertainty, although the skipper seems keen to stay.
Bradley answered in the negative this week when asked whether he had considered Saturday could be his last home game at BMO Field.
"There's always moments to be sentimental and to think twice about things, to make sure that you enjoy certain things. And I find the right moments to do that," said Bradley, who has played 196 games in Toronto colours. "But I'm still in my mind very much operating under the assumption that there are more games to be played in that stadium. A lot more games."
"Ultimately any personal situations, anything like that take a back seat at moments like this," he added.
Bradley is making US$6.5 million this season, second only to LA Galaxy star Zlatan Ibrahimovic's $7.2 million. Whether TFC and Bradley's camp can come to a mutually agreeable number on a new contract will likely decide his future.
Bottom line, the captain is an integral part of the TFC culture.
"He's the glue between the offence and the defence. He's a true leader," said goalkeeper Quentin Westberg, who has known Bradley since he was 15.
"It's all about character and skills and he's a great mix. He's definitely crucial," he added.
The more immediate concern for Toronto is the health of star striker Jozy Altidore, who gingerly exited in the 70th minute of the Oct. 6 season-ending win over Columbus with a quad strain.
Altidore, whose 11 goals were second only to Alejandro Pozuelo's 12 for Toronto this season, saw some training time Friday.
"Every day is how does he respond to the day's work. We'll do another fitness test with him (Saturday) and see where we're at," said coach Greg Vanney. "It's for sure questionable going into (Saturday) but we're going to just play it by ear."
He conceded the burly striker would not be 100 per cent and "we're pushing the envelope if we decide to try him, at all."
"The question is what could we safely - for the player and for the team - even get out of him if we went with him (Saturday)," Vanney added.
Altidore said he is game.
"I'm going to try (to play)," he said. "We'll see. I feel better so we'll just have to see."
Altidore is no stranger to heroics. Two years ago, hobbled by an ankle injury, he seemed destined to leave the Eastern Conference final against Columbus early. Instead he stayed on and scored the winning goal that sent Toronto to the MLS Cup final.
It's been a while since both teams lost although D.C. United's draw with FC Cincinnati on Decision Day, combined with the Toronto win over Columbus and Red Bulls loss in Montreal, allowed TFC to climb past D.C. into fourth spot to host the first-round playoff game.
Toronto ended the regular season on a 10-game undefeated string (4-0-6), one shy of the club record set in 2017. Toronto's last loss was Aug. 3 when it was beaten 2-0 at the New York Red Bulls.
TFC is also riding a five-game undefeated streak (4-0-1) at home.
D.C. United went undefeated in its final five regular season matches (3-0-2). Bill Hamid has posted five consecutive clean sheets, extending United's shutout streak to a club-record 504 minutes. D.C. has not conceded a goal since a 3-1 loss Aug. 24 in Philadelphia.
Saturday's winner advances to play East-leading New York City FC next Wednesday in the conference semifinal with the game to be played at Citi Field due to the Yankees' playoff run.
MLS opted to shift the game from Yankee Stadium to allow time to plan for its playoff game, regardless of the status of the baseball playoffs. NYCFC also played at the Mets' stadium in the 2017 regular-season finale, against Columbus.
D.C. UNITED (13-10-11) at TORONTO FC (13-10-11)
Saturday, BMO Field
THIS SEASON: The two played to a goalless draw May 15 at BMO Field. On June 29 at Audi Field, a Wayne Rooney stoppage-time penalty cancelled out a Nick DeLeon goal in a 1-1 tie.
BMO FIELD FORM: D.C. has come away with points on five of its last seven trips to BMO Field, over the past five seasons, including two victories. The last two meetings have been draws.
ROAD WARRIORS: D.C. United had the league's third-best road record (6-6-5) this season. Toronto's home record (9-4-4) ranked 13th.
IN EVENT OF TIE: Two 15-minute overtime periods will be played, followed by a penalty shootout if the score remains tied.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 18, 2019.