![]() A woman suffered injuries after falling out of a raft on Bigfoot Rapids at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California.Their raft overturned while lined up at the final conveyor belt, according to media reports. A 3-year-old girl nearly drowned and eight others suffered injuries when a raft overturned on the Hydro Surge ride at South Carolina's Myrtle Beach Pavilion amusement park.Six people suffered injuries when their raft overturned on the Rip Roaring Rapids ride at California's Great America in Santa Clara.One of the rafts capsized, and two of the boys suffered serious injuries. Three boys suffered injuries after two rafts collided on the White Water Canyon ride at Kings Dominion near Richmond, Virginia.A 7-year-old British boy's ear was severed when the boat he and his family were in tipped over on the Thunder River ride at Thorpe Park outside London.ġ990 : Kings Dominion and Great America accidents.All injuries were minor, according to media reports. Six people were injured when a raft flipped on the Canyon River Rapids ride at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania. ![]() According to media reports, he was trapped in his seat belt after his raft struck another and overturned.ġ987 : Hersheypark and Thorpe Park accidents A Missouri boy broke his leg on the "Fury of the Nile" ride at Worlds of Fun in Kansas City.More: Rides like Adventureland's Raging River are connected to serious, sometimes fatal, accidents 1984 : Worlds of Fun accident Here is a list of other incidents confirmed through media reports and public records: At least eight people have died as a result of injuries sustained on the rides, including an 11-year-old Marion boy trapped under an overturned raft at Adventureland in July. The Des Moines Register identified at least 21 accidents on those rides since 1984 in which rafts capsized or overturned or there were deaths or serious injuries. Since then, Intamin and other ride makers have built more than 175 such rides around the world, including at Adventureland Park in Altoona, Iowa. ![]() River rapids rides have been a staple of amusement parks since Intamin Amusement Rides pioneered the genre in 1979. ![]() Watch Video: Adventureland's Raging River accident wasn't the first of its kind ![]()
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![]() ![]() This tiny area was roughed up with sandpaper to give the glue a better chance of holding… some glossy plastics don’t take glue particularly well, and gluing plastic to metal is asking a lot. The bottom of the windows were cut a tiny bit oversize to provide a gluing surface. Because of the way the casting is shaped, I put the back windows in first, followed by the sides. The edges are angled slightly and it took some time to get these edges right, but eventually I had a completed windscreen ready. The front windscreen was made up of a single tiny bit of plastic. So I trimmed the plastic down with a pair of scissors, shaving off a sliver at a time until I had the windows covered, and I repeated the process for the other side. The bend turned out to have the perfect curve for the moon windows, while the flat part formed the side windows nicely. Instead, I started cutting a small piece of plastic that had a 90 degree bend and held it up to the inside. Perhaps one could generate a pattern using a piece of paper… It’s hard to see, but these are the little pieces of plastic that I used to make up the windows ![]() The moon windows might work, but it seemed like it would be very fiddly and difficult to get the plastic to stay in the correct shape. The packaging I had was a little on the thick side and I don’t think I could fold it with a tight enough bend to keep the top of the windscreen flat. While the first choice would be neat, I decided to go with option #2. I could cut out individual windows and glue them into place.I could cut up a single piece of plastic and fold it into shape.On the original, the driver’s and passenger’s side windows are rolled down. All the Land Rover windows are flat, except for the little moon windows along the top edges. I took the car apart and stripped off the paint, and then had a close look at the casting, and another close look at the clear plastic packaging that a set of trailer lights had come in. ![]() Oh well, you can’t win them all.) Stripping off the green paint I thought I had, but I’ve looked everywhere and can’t seem to find it. (Regrettably, I committed the cardinal sin of not getting a photo of this car before I started. This one arrived with all the windows broken out, a missing luggage load, and gobs of green paint smeared all over it. ![]() A Land Rover that I received is a good example. I’ve often looked at plastic packaging and wondered if there’s a way to use it to replace the window insert, at least for cars or trucks where the windows are fairly flat. The plastic packaging that I used to make the Land Rover windows I’m always on the lookout for ways to save a buck on parts. Don’t get me wrong… I’m glad that so many parts are still available, and I’m happy to support the businesses who supply them. Like most restorers, I spend a lot of money on replacement parts. It’s impossible to say for sure, and I don’t have access to thousands of cars so I don’t have any others to compare it with. On the other hand, this could be a simple case of someone-stepped-on-the-Matchbox sort of damage. In good shape, this car can sell for $100-$400 in various castings and wheel types. If successful, this would allow a respray (which this needs pretty badly since a previous owner colored the load with magic marker) and reassembly without much evidence. It looks like someone was trying to pry off the baseplate without doing anything to the rivet head. I also noticed that one of the front fenders was bent out of place. The baseplate is severely bent… so much so that it may crack when I try to bend it back. Since I buy mostly junker lots, I see a lot of damage, especially damage to axles and baseplates from being stepped on. All were listed as “parts restoration”, so poor condition was expected… even desired, since I don’t want to ruin the collector value of an original car by restoring it. This Albion Chieftan came in a recent eBay lot of three cars. ![]() ![]() ![]() These are a bit more specialized, as they tend to only deal with computer issues. Calling them SWAT is an insult not just to real SWAT members, but for every intelligent being on the planet.Įven worse than SWAT teams are Tiger Teams. ![]() In reality, it’s just a bunch of fat, middle-aged guys in suits which would be the first ones eaten in a Zombie apocalypse. Ever heard a CEO uttering a phrase:” I’ll send my SWAT team to deal with that.”? The team in question represents experts in given field who have gained a reputation of quickly and efficiently solving problems thrown at them. Some of these are so rage-inducing that caution is advised before proceeding. ![]() That is why you will seldom hear these phrases in any of the Most Profitable Businesses with Low Startup Cost. For the most part, people who use them are trying to hide the fact that they have absolutely no idea what are they talking about. Or at least never take you seriously again. What they all have in common is the fact that people around you will want to kill you in most painful way possible when you use them. Some of these annoying phrases and buzzwords are racist, some are sexists, or insulting or just plain stupid. If you ever feel a need to act like a complete moron, just drop few of this in a meeting and see where it takes you. Truth be told, business isn’t the only field of human endeavor where this happens, but somehow their jargon is the most annoying. But the only thing more annoying than grammar Nazis who try to keep English as pure as it was during the Queen Victoria’s reign, God bless her soul, are the people who try to inflate their ego by inventing new phrases and buzzwords as if their lives depend on it. The language is a living thing, and it keeps changing and evolving as new concepts and ideas are introduced into human society. ![]() ![]() There is a lot of positive to be said about Apple M-series chips which so far include the M1 and M1 Pro, Max and Ultra and the M2, M2 Pro, Max and Ultra. Can Apple’s M1 and M2 Macs be used by developers? We also have a guide to coding and programming on a Mac. You could build a hackintosch, and some people do, but there are lots of reasons why we wouldn’t recommend that as a solution. One key reason to buy a Mac for development is the simple fact that it’s difficult to run macOS on anything other than a Mac. A Mac that can run macOS 13 Ventura or later.Note that Xcode 14 requires macOS 13 Ventura or later, so you also need… ![]() That includes Xcode IDE, Swift, C/C++/Objective-C compilers, Instruments analysis tool, simulators, and SDKs for the latest versions of iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and macOS. It is a free download from the Mac App Store and the current version is 14.3.1 the time of writing. Xcode is the primary tool for macOS and iOS development and it is only available on the Mac.Even if you developed your app using something other than a Mac, you will need a Mac to compile the final product that is uploaded to the App Store.It costs $99 annually (about £80 in the UK) and gives you access to beta software (although you can now get access to betas without a paid account), advanced app capabilities, extensive beta testing tools, and app analytics (more information here.) To just test and deploy applications you only need an Apple ID, but you will need to be a member of the Developer Program if you want to sell your apps on the App Store. ![]() ![]() ![]() The three people highlighted on its website are co-directors Ari Gibson and William Pellen, as well as coder Jack Vine. Hollow Knight developer Team Cherry is a small team based out of Adelaide, South Australia. RELATED: Metroid Dread, Hollow Knight, and More Prove 2D Games Are Going Nowhere Hollow Knight: The History of a Surprise Phenomenon Crowdfunding often sets passion projects such as Shovel Knight and Undertale up for success, and five years on it's still clear why Hollow Knight fans ask about its sequel come every industry showcase. Modern titles have been given room to flourish and, at times, redefine genres. Yet it's hard to imagine a storefront like Steam that's filled to the brim with small independent works without a foundation set by games like Super Meat Boy, Braid, or Castle Crashers. The democratization of knowledge and tools via the Internet made it so, theoretically, anyone can develop a video game. This moved video games in the direction of bigger and more expensive AAA releases, but a glut of successful indie games pushed by the Xbox 360's digital Xbox Live Arcade fostered a space for modern gems like Hollow Knight. The Nintendo Entertainment System helped solidify an industry around major console platforms after the video game crash of 1983, though competition with Sega would eventually be superseded by the "big three" manufacturers: Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft. Developing video games was the wild west in its infancy, with highly influential titles like 1980's Rogue coming from just a handful of individuals. ![]() ![]() ![]() Looking for food and entertainment before or after the game? PNC Stadium is in the trendy EaDo district of downtown. Tyler Deric, the team’s current goalkeeper hails from the Houston suburb of Spring, TX. The pair helped to take the US to the round of 16 in the 2014 World Cup. Brad Davis (midfielder) and DeMarcus Beasley (defender) currently play with the US men’s national soccer team. Over the years, the Dynamo have boasted Olympian and World Cup-caliber players. The Texian Army hosts an independently organized tailgate party in Lot C of the parking lot before every game. Half the fun of the game is watching the supporter groups react to the excitement of the game! Membership is open for the fan-driven sections. Whenever the Dynamo score, an orange smoke screen is set off in the section with flags waving and music playing. Throughout the game, the rambunctious groups provides custom chants, beating drums, soaring trumpet anthems, and other theatrics. La Bateria, Brickwall Firm and El Batallón supporter groups also add to the atmosphere. The Texian Army occupies a special section just behind the south goal. Some of the loudest, most enthusiastic fans support the Dynamo at every home game. Pro tip: Avoid expensive parking and crowds by using free street parking in the streets south of the stadium. There is no struggle to fill seats at home game as attendance averages at over 20,000 of 22,039 seating capacity. The Dynamo remain fierce rivals with Sporting Kansas City and in-state opposition FC Dallas (Texas Derby). Regardless of the outcome of the game, they are known for their energetic performances and comeback wins. The Dynamo have had 7 winning seasons since their inaugural 2006 season. ![]() The stadium is central to the trendy EaDo district for plenty of entertainment and dining option before and after games. ![]() The team played its home games at UH’s Robertson Stadium before moving downtown in 2012. The two-time MLS Cup champion (20) Houston Dynamo have been thrilling soccer fans since 2006. Seas of orange-clad fans flood downtown’s East End from March to October for the electric atmosphere at Shell Energy Stadium. ![]() ![]() ![]() Here is a script that will automate the install process for you 1.ĮDIT (2021-2022): Apple servers now respond with a 302 Redirect to when trying to download the CLT packages. You can download the XCode 4.x CLTools packages from their official download site via direct links. How to download the Command Line Tools for Xcode without the Downloads for Developers webpage?.Tell process "Install Command Line Developer Tools"Ĭlick button "Agree" of window "License Agreement"Ī couple more alternatives may be found at these answers: # Note: Apple broke automated Xcode installer downloads. # Try the AppleScript automation method rather than relying on manual. This short excerpt from my macOS bootstrap.sh script has been tested as of December 2021. * Command Line Tools (macOS Mojave version 10.14) for Xcode-10.1ĮDIT (2021-2022): Apple's servers now respond with a 302 Redirect to Post-apocalypt. * Command Line Tools (macOS High Sierra version 10.13) for Xcode-10.1 * Command Line Tools (macOS El Capitan version 10.11) for Xcode-8.2 * Command Line Tools (OS X 10.10) for Xcode-7.2 '')" |Ī few example results: * Command Line Tools (OS X Mavericks)-6.2 Grep "\*.*Command Line.*$(sw_vers -productVersion|awk -F. One variation that seems to work (limited testing) on 10.10-10.14 (10.9 doesn't return an osx version number in the cli tools name.so this doesn't work there): PROD=$(softwareupdate -l | Softwareupdate -l | grep "\*.*Command Line" - if this returns multiple versions, you might need more specific logic. Updates applied for compatibility with at least 10.9-10.14 touch /tmp/.-progress ![]() ![]() This worked on my 10.10 headless VM without a logged in UI. Wish I could claim credit for this one, but I found it buried in ![]() ![]() “This is supposed to be a vacation,” she said between deep gulps of hot air. As I pushed mine up the long, steep concrete ramp, I passed an older woman who was navigating a full load while doing her best to keep the weight of her cart from carrying her downhill. Cars and pick- up trucks jockeyed for position, and dock carts were so scarce they were being hoarded. Our boat, #69, was at the end of a crowded “courtesy dock.” Check-in didn’t start until late in the afternoon, so everyone who’d rented a vessel was trying to do it at the same exact time, it seemed. The air tasted like toasted bay laurel leaves, and the scene bordered on chaos. At the dead end of a twisted, two-lane road through dry, oak-covered hills, Silverthorn Resort is located on the edges of eastern Redding. It was 107° outside when we pulled up at Silverthorn Marina, our tiny Toyota hatchback overflowing with Costco impulse buys. With a reservation for three days and four nights in place, the trip was on. I researched rental listings online, seeking something for a few days in the summer that could comfortably sleep my husband, Tim, and myself, my dad, his three brothers and sister, each of their spouses and grown children-cousins ranging in age from 18 to 48-and the next generation of our crew, my daughter, Roxie, now 2. The following spring, as rainfall transformed oversize mud puddles into plentiful blue expanses and California’s lakes were back at “full pond”-as they say in houseboating lingo-a trip began to take shape in my mind. But what I really wanted was more time swimming and floating, huddling around card games, and laughing at stories told again and again. It could be like a cabin in the woods, I thought, except with a revving engine and the freedom to move from beach-lined bay to rocky inlet to open water. I was intrigued by their indulgences, their ability to host entire families in one place. Yet I found myself eyeing flashier vessels than ours, houseboats with waterslides and hot tubs, barbecues and bars. And everyone else was taking a dip, pruning in a lake so warm you could seemingly stay forever. My cousins were shoulder to shoulder around a board game, competitive shrieks rising from the table. I remember sitting on the deck-my 1-year-old daughter, Roxie, on my lap-while my dad and two of his brothers drank Coronas, laughing like surfers watching the waves. It was as basic as they come, but it could get us out onto the lake, away from the muddy shores, and that was good enough. But each day, we all raced for the nearest marina, where we had rented a modest pontoon that looked like a glorified carport. Walls of red mud ran up the banks, an ugly reminder of where deep blue had once been. It was July and the state was mired in a brutal, multiyear drought. ![]() It was my family’s first full-fledged reunion in years: 18 relatives camping at the northern end of Shasta Lake, the sprawling, tentacled body of water that is the largest human-made reservoir in California. ![]() ![]() ![]() It is designed to create random test data and business intelligence test data for system integration testing, CRM, software marketing, ERP and data warehouse development. GS Data Generator is an automated testing and data generation tool that lets you produce test data for software quality assurance testing, usability testing, database load testing, and performance testing. All rules have one of the following action – preface, replace or append. For example, “static rule” defines the constant values for all columns, “mask rule” modifies values by replacing positions within a value with a pattern value or a static value. The program supports several different types of rules that can be used when creating test data. Test data can be created in different formats, including CSV, SQL, and XML. It supports referential integrity and batch creation of test data. ![]() IBM DB2 Test Database GeneratorĭB2 test database generator is an add-on for DB2, which allows developers to quickly create test data either from scratch or from the existing one. The software is distributed under GNU General Public License version 2.0 (GPLv2). It has several field types, most of which are configurable. You can insert directly into MySQL 5.x database. It can be easily configured to output delimited text or SQL insert statements. Spawner is a simple tool that generates sample data for databases. The website provides these services for free. Here you can generate up to 10,000 rows of real and valid data in different formats such as Excel, JSON, HTML, XML, SQL, and CSV. Yan Data Ellan creates test data in various domains within a wide range of formats. Once you have whetted your appetite, there is a free, fully functional GNU-licensed version available for download. The site also has an online demo where you can tinker around to get a sense of what the script does, what features it offers and how it works. It allows you to quickly generate large volumes of custom data (up to 5,000 records at a time) in a variety of formats for use in testing software, populating databases and so on. is an open source web-tool written in PHP, JavaScript, and MySQL. In order to save your time in the testing phase, we have collected a few test data generation tools, which are aimed at providing better test coverage and helping you deal efficiently with edge cases. Start tests from a known state, and be able to revert to this stateīy using genetic algorithms, we can generate the data for software that use dynamic memory allocation.Stress test with large amounts of data before deploying applications.Test without modifying real company data. ![]() So, why do you need to generate test data? The are multiple reasons: We could use the actual data that has been taken from similar old programs or it could be artificial data created for the sole purpose of testing every path in the program. It is quite a complex problem and many solutions have come forth, most of them are limited to toy programs. With open(csv_file, 'w', newline='', encoding='utf-8') as file:Ĭolumn_names = for column in cursor.Test data generation is the process of creating a set of data for testing a software application. # Define the CSV file name to export results # Fetch all the rows returned by the query # Create a cursor object to execute the query import pyodbcĬonnection = nnect(connection_string) How this program will work, I will be setting in the Task Scheduler a daily task to run this exe, and then it will generate the CSV files and upload them to an SFTP server to integration some data with another platform. I want to create a program to export an CSV file from my database in Microsoft SQL, I built one using Python, but it's not working for me. ![]() ![]() please dont stay here I was mad at myself every night for not shelling out extra hundreds just to temporarily live comfortably. They also have a HUGE sign at the front desk saying NO GUESTS NO EXCEPTIONS and they force your guest to check in and register their ID even if theyre only visiting for 2 seconds to bring waters up to the room. I couldnt wait to go back home once I was there. The bed was hard and both the pillows and blankets were napkin thin and smelled strange. The ac was fixed so you couldnt use it to your liking and the window mesh was just a huge gaping hole. You have to beg for ONE extra towel and they wake you up every morning and force themselves in to 'clean' (just check the bathroom) every morning at random times. There was no peace or tranquility due to motors screeching and clanging all day. The staff literally sleeps in the window and the whole place was under construction. I only stayed here because I needed a hotel last min and this was the cheapest. My only complaint was that there was no hot water early in the morning. The motel is about a mile from I-10, and fast surface streets let you bypass I-10 to downtown. There's a McDonald's a 2-minute walk away, and a Belize (the country) restaurant on the property that I didn't try. There are lots of major stores in the area: a big Target across the street, CVS and Ralph's supermarket in a shopping center a couple of minutes away, and many more. The three people I saw on staff were friendly and helpful. Having the front door always open to the street (with security at night) helped the relaxed feel: It told me that the area was safe and there weren't people hanging out nearby. My second-floor room had a window that opened using the bathroom exhaust fan (which pulled a lot of air from the window) made it easy to freshen up the room. Unlike some budget motels, my very big room had furniture that matched, fairly large fridge and TV, several mirrors, clean carpet without holes, a comfortable king bed, and quiet (though maybe that's because it was mid-October and not busy).
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