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import hashlib
import os
import urllib.request
import zipfile
class GooglePretrainedWeightDownloader:
def __init__(self, save_path):
self.save_path = save_path + '/google_pretrained_weights'
if not os.path.exists(self.save_path):
os.makedirs(self.save_path)
# Download urls
self.model_urls = {
'bert_base_uncased': ('https://storage.googleapis.com/bert_models/2018_10_18/uncased_L-12_H-768_A-12.zip', 'uncased_L-12_H-768_A-12.zip'),
'bert_large_uncased': ('https://storage.googleapis.com/bert_models/2018_10_18/uncased_L-24_H-1024_A-16.zip', 'uncased_L-24_H-1024_A-16.zip'),
'bert_base_cased': ('https://storage.googleapis.com/bert_models/2018_10_18/cased_L-12_H-768_A-12.zip', 'cased_L-12_H-768_A-12.zip'),
'bert_large_cased': ('https://storage.googleapis.com/bert_models/2018_10_18/cased_L-24_H-1024_A-16.zip', 'cased_L-24_H-1024_A-16.zip'),
'bert_base_multilingual_cased': ('https://storage.googleapis.com/bert_models/2018_11_23/multi_cased_L-12_H-768_A-12.zip', 'multi_cased_L-12_H-768_A-12.zip'),
'bert_large_multilingual_uncased': ('https://storage.googleapis.com/bert_models/2018_11_03/multilingual_L-12_H-768_A-12.zip', 'multilingual_L-12_H-768_A-12.zip'),
'bert_base_chinese': ('https://storage.googleapis.com/bert_models/2018_11_03/chinese_L-12_H-768_A-12.zip', 'chinese_L-12_H-768_A-12.zip')
}
# SHA256sum verification for file download integrity (and checking for changes from the download source over time)
self.bert_base_uncased_sha = {
'bert_config.json': '7b4e5f53efbd058c67cda0aacfafb340113ea1b5797d9ce6ee411704ba21fcbc',
'bert_model.ckpt.data-00000-of-00001': '58580dc5e0bf0ae0d2efd51d0e8272b2f808857f0a43a88aaf7549da6d7a8a84',
'bert_model.ckpt.index': '04c1323086e2f1c5b7c0759d8d3e484afbb0ab45f51793daab9f647113a0117b',
'bert_model.ckpt.meta': 'dd5682170a10c3ea0280c2e9b9a45fee894eb62da649bbdea37b38b0ded5f60e',
'vocab.txt': '07eced375cec144d27c900241f3e339478dec958f92fddbc551f295c992038a3',
}
self.bert_large_uncased_sha = {
'bert_config.json': 'bfa42236d269e2aeb3a6d30412a33d15dbe8ea597e2b01dc9518c63cc6efafcb',
'bert_model.ckpt.data-00000-of-00001': 'bc6b3363e3be458c99ecf64b7f472d2b7c67534fd8f564c0556a678f90f4eea1',
'bert_model.ckpt.index': '68b52f2205ffc64dc627d1120cf399c1ef1cbc35ea5021d1afc889ffe2ce2093',
'bert_model.ckpt.meta': '6fcce8ff7628f229a885a593625e3d5ff9687542d5ef128d9beb1b0c05edc4a1',
'vocab.txt': '07eced375cec144d27c900241f3e339478dec958f92fddbc551f295c992038a3',
}
self.bert_base_cased_sha = {
'bert_config.json': 'f11dfb757bea16339a33e1bf327b0aade6e57fd9c29dc6b84f7ddb20682f48bc',
'bert_model.ckpt.data-00000-of-00001': '734d5a1b68bf98d4e9cb6b6692725d00842a1937af73902e51776905d8f760ea',
'bert_model.ckpt.index': '517d6ef5c41fc2ca1f595276d6fccf5521810d57f5a74e32616151557790f7b1',
'bert_model.ckpt.meta': '5f8a9771ff25dadd61582abb4e3a748215a10a6b55947cbb66d0f0ba1694be98',
'vocab.txt': 'eeaa9875b23b04b4c54ef759d03db9d1ba1554838f8fb26c5d96fa551df93d02',
}
self.bert_large_cased_sha = {
'bert_config.json': '7adb2125c8225da495656c982fd1c5f64ba8f20ad020838571a3f8a954c2df57',
'bert_model.ckpt.data-00000-of-00001': '6ff33640f40d472f7a16af0c17b1179ca9dcc0373155fb05335b6a4dd1657ef0',
'bert_model.ckpt.index': 'ef42a53f577fbe07381f4161b13c7cab4f4fc3b167cec6a9ae382c53d18049cf',
'bert_model.ckpt.meta': 'd2ddff3ed33b80091eac95171e94149736ea74eb645e575d942ec4a5e01a40a1',
'vocab.txt': 'eeaa9875b23b04b4c54ef759d03db9d1ba1554838f8fb26c5d96fa551df93d02',
}
self.bert_base_multilingual_cased_sha = {
'bert_config.json': 'e76c3964bc14a8bb37a5530cdc802699d2f4a6fddfab0611e153aa2528f234f0',
'bert_model.ckpt.data-00000-of-00001': '55b8a2df41f69c60c5180e50a7c31b7cdf6238909390c4ddf05fbc0d37aa1ac5',
'bert_model.ckpt.index': '7d8509c2a62b4e300feb55f8e5f1eef41638f4998dd4d887736f42d4f6a34b37',
'bert_model.ckpt.meta': '95e5f1997e8831f1c31e5cf530f1a2e99f121e9cd20887f2dce6fe9e3343e3fa',
'vocab.txt': 'fe0fda7c425b48c516fc8f160d594c8022a0808447475c1a7c6d6479763f310c',
}
self.bert_large_multilingual_uncased_sha = {
'bert_config.json': '49063bb061390211d2fdd108cada1ed86faa5f90b80c8f6fdddf406afa4c4624',
'bert_model.ckpt.data-00000-of-00001': '3cd83912ebeb0efe2abf35c9f1d5a515d8e80295e61c49b75c8853f756658429',
'bert_model.ckpt.index': '87c372c1a3b1dc7effaaa9103c80a81b3cbab04c7933ced224eec3b8ad2cc8e7',
'bert_model.ckpt.meta': '27f504f34f02acaa6b0f60d65195ec3e3f9505ac14601c6a32b421d0c8413a29',
'vocab.txt': '87b44292b452f6c05afa49b2e488e7eedf79ea4f4c39db6f2f4b37764228ef3f',
}
self.bert_base_chinese_sha = {
'bert_config.json': '7aaad0335058e2640bcb2c2e9a932b1cd9da200c46ea7b8957d54431f201c015',
'bert_model.ckpt.data-00000-of-00001': '756699356b78ad0ef1ca9ba6528297bcb3dd1aef5feadd31f4775d7c7fc989ba',
'bert_model.ckpt.index': '46315546e05ce62327b3e2cd1bed22836adcb2ff29735ec87721396edb21b82e',
'bert_model.ckpt.meta': 'c0f8d51e1ab986604bc2b25d6ec0af7fd21ff94cf67081996ec3f3bf5d823047',
'vocab.txt': '45bbac6b341c319adc98a532532882e91a9cefc0329aa57bac9ae761c27b291c',
}
# Relate SHA to urls for loop below
self.model_sha = {
'bert_base_uncased': self.bert_base_uncased_sha,
'bert_large_uncased': self.bert_large_uncased_sha,
'bert_base_cased': self.bert_base_cased_sha,
'bert_large_cased': self.bert_large_cased_sha,
'bert_base_multilingual_cased': self.bert_base_multilingual_cased_sha,
'bert_large_multilingual_uncased': self.bert_large_multilingual_uncased_sha,
'bert_base_chinese': self.bert_base_chinese_sha
}
# Helper to get sha256sum of a file
def sha256sum(self, filename):
h = hashlib.sha256()
b = bytearray(128*1024)
mv = memoryview(b)
with open(filename, 'rb', buffering=0) as f:
for n in iter(lambda : f.readinto(mv), 0):
h.update(mv[:n])
return h.hexdigest()
def download(self):
# Iterate over urls: download, unzip, verify sha256sum
found_mismatch_sha = False
for model in self.model_urls:
url = self.model_urls[model][0]
file = self.save_path + '/' + self.model_urls[model][1]
print('Downloading', url)
response = urllib.request.urlopen(url)
with open(file, 'wb') as handle:
handle.write(response.read())
print('Unzipping', file)
zip = zipfile.ZipFile(file, 'r')
zip.extractall(self.save_path)
zip.close()
sha_dict = self.model_sha[model]
for extracted_file in sha_dict:
sha = sha_dict[extracted_file]
if sha != self.sha256sum(file[:-4] + '/' + extracted_file):
found_mismatch_sha = True
print('SHA256sum does not match on file:', extracted_file, 'from download url:', url)
else:
print(file[:-4] + '/' + extracted_file, '\t', 'verified')
if not found_mismatch_sha:
print("All downloads pass sha256sum verification.")
def serialize(self):
pass
def deserialize(self):
pass
def listAvailableWeights(self):
print("Available Weight Datasets")
for item in self.model_urls:
print(item)
def listLocallyStoredWeights(self):
pass
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Done! It’s a pretty crappy photo (and it’s a gray/white dress) but it’s for Charity Water, and if Betty White tells me to do something, who am I to argue? ;)
It wouldn’t let me enter. It kept sending me back to enter my email address. I entered it 3 times before giving up. I wonder if I’m the only one.
I don’t use Facebook…so no contest for me. I will never understand large companies sending users to facebook vs their own domain.
Hi Maggie, it wouldn’t let me enter either. I took a picture of myself wearing white flip flops. My mother would DIE but it’s for SUCH a great cause. :)) I tried the upload 3 times to no avail. :( Any suggestions? Maybe this means you have enough entries ? which would be AWESOME! :)
Love,
Caroline
Caroline and Leona, so sorry are you having trouble! We are looking into this, and wanted to know: are you trying to access the site from outside of the U.S.?
Stay posted — and thank you for helping out!
For anyone who is having trouble entering, here are a few helpful guidelines:
• The Submission must be in .jpg, .gif, .bmp or.png format.
• The Submission must not exceed 5 MB in size.
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The Submission cannot have been submitted previously.
Hope this helps! Thank you again for participating. |
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Just when it appeared the Rangers were about to be run out of town, Ryan Callahan picked them up, put them on his shoulders and carried them home, two points closer to clinching home ice, two points closer to nailing down conference and division titles.
The man who wears the “C” was a sight to see in delivering a tour de force that started with a shorthanded goal he created with indefatigable work behind the net at 7:44 of the second that brought the Rangers back to within 2-1 and didn’t end until the Rangers had sealed their fifth victory in their last six games, 4-2 over the Jets last night.
“We watch the game just like you do and when Cally puts on a performance like that, it inspires the rest of us and gives us an extra spark,” Derek Stepan said after the Rangers dominated the final 33 minutes of the match. “But it’s not like this was an exception. He’s been doing that for us all year.
“It’s why he has the ‘C’ on his shoulder. It’s why we respect him and look up to him.”
Last night’s performance may not have been an exception, but it was exceptional. There were the battles Callahan won before Michael Del Zotto banged in the goal that got the ball rolling. There was the shift of 2:05 midway through the period during which he played with two sets of linemates before hopping over the boards soon after with a third combination.
There was the gorgeous power play goal from in front at 18:23 of the second that tied the score. There were four shots, four blocks and two hits in a game-high 27:20 during which he played 10:03 of the second.
“There’s so much on the line, it’s pretty easy to have energy at this time of year,” said Callahan, whose team extended its lead to five points over the Penguins, who pick up their game in hand tonight at the Coliseum against the Islanders. “I thought that when we scored on the penalty kill, we took the game over.”
The Rangers already had killed four penalties — including a Winnipeg 1:44 two-man advantage midway through the first — when the Jets were awarded their fifth advantage at 6:35 of the second.
By that time the Jets not only were up 2-0 on goals 54 seconds apart scored by Spencer Machacek and Bryan Little early in the second, they had outshot the Rangers 17-4. But from the moment Callahan went to work through the 3:07 mark of the third when Brian Boyle scored for a 3-2 lead, the Rangers outshot the Jets 18-2.
“You could feel everything turn around when we scored that shorthanded goal,” said Henrik Lundqvist, who was in complete command throughout in his season-high seventh straight start. “We played the way we want to play after that,” he said. “We were aggressive and that made it difficult for them to get chances against us.
“And what can you say about Cally except to say he has been doing that all year?”
The Rangers — who also are tied with the Western-Conference leading Blues with 105 points for the NHL’s best record but have the edge because of one more non-shootout victory — were strong on the forecheck and hard on the puck. They put the game away on a Stepan power play goal at 10:06 of the third following 1:20 of offensive zone dominance with the man advantage. They were relentless.
Just like their captain, who carried the Rangers home. Or at least to the airport for their flight back to New York. |
The Mentakab Hypertension Study Project. Part III--Detection of hypertension in the outpatient department.
Undetected hypertension is an obstacle to effective blood pressure control in the community. A study was done to assess the justification of screening in the outpatient department. Only 13% of all visits to the outpatient department resulted in an attempt to detect hypertension. The common reasons leading to blood pressure measurement were headache and dizziness. Current practice of hypertension detection appeared inadequate and irrational. Nine per cent of all visits to the outpatient department were already accounted for by hypertensives. A screening survey found that 30% of all non-hypertensive patients attending outpatient department aged 30 years or more had blood pressure greater than or equal to 140/90 mmHg. The drop out rate among these newly diagnosed hypertensives was 100%. Existing resources are already inadequate and existing hypertension care has also been shown to be inadequate. Screening can only be expected to considerably increase hypertensive patient load without however any assurance that effective long term care can be delivered. Labelling people as hypertensives in this manner may be harmful. The question of screening cannot be considered individually, separate from the entire problem of hypertension control. Detection must be linked to treatment in a programme designed to promote compliance and capable of delivering adequate care before it can be justified. |
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Americans now see McCain as the second ticket, needing youth and vigor of Palin to make the crowds and energy. This scares most level headed voters. Scary too, McCain/Palin lies over and over again.
The McCain/Palin ticket will engage us in prolonged wars, sap our domestic budget, avoid fixing our infrastructure, lower our world standing, and tragically kill innocent Americans who had no choice in saying no to war. I for one am war tired, and wish our service people to return home, and our money to stay home, in the USA, where it is created and belongs.
Why do Americans not take issue with Obama's attitude of superiority and his constant self-serving manner?
His excellent European adventure for glory
Mile High Stadium venue for additional glorification
His messiah rhetoric.
Clearly Obama has begun to believe his own campaign hype about his brilliance and has resorted to self-adulation.
All Hail to the Baracuda! Please keep her talking…
I think Palin's initial indication that she is ready to go to war with Russia is a good start to her prominence in national politics. I suppose we should start thinking about whom to attack next. I think she should have attacked them when she saw them... she said she could see them from Alaska... what in the world was she waiting for?!
The problem with liberty and justice for all is that sometimes you have to shoot people in order to get them to understand how great it is to live in the land of the free.
We've been in Iraq too long...it's time to attack someone new. Maybe we can't afford to do it, but freedom is not free.
So vote for Palin for president. She knows whom to attack next. Senator Obama hasn't mentioned even one other country we should attack. Go figure.
YEA RIGHT!!! HA-HA. YOUR POLLS ARE SUCH A JOKE! figure that – in a yr. when democrats outnumber repubs by 11 million. and outnumber them 5-1 in newly registered voters, and the republican president of the last 8 yrs.
YEA RIGHT!
Watch all the Obamabots scream that the polls are wrong because apparently everyone who owns a cell phone will vote for Barack. Give me a break! Face it, it doesn't make much of a difference. As I recall, Hillary was barely ahead in Texas in the polls (2 or 3 pts) and look who won that primary.
Women of America. McCain says life begins at conception. Let me give you an example of his logic. If A man finds a nice bucket and puts an apple seed in it with dirt and water and the seed germinates, and then his wife who uses this nice bucket as a mop bucket and pours out the dirt and seed, the man is furious because, according to him she has destroyed an apple tree! She points out the window at a grove of apple trees and says ,"this was not an apple tree, this was a seed.
Look at the thousands of American boys killed along with the Irakie who for no fault of their own were also killed. These are human beings. They are not seeds!!!!! This loony right wing religeous right have decided they will control the lives of all young American women. It takes only 9 men to decide the way the lives of all these young women
should be controled. McCain will apoint at least 2 supreme court justices who are stupid as he is and goodbye Roe wade.
If Palin had not been added to the republican ticket as VP, we would not be seeing that her husband is being subpoened. The democrats are using their dirty tricks to try and get Palin to back down on role as VP but they are not going to win this fight. Palin is a strong woman and she, McCain and the republicans are going to stand up to the democrats and win this election in November. Your dirty Chicago style politics is not going to work this time. Obama only knows how to win by using these dirty tactics.
Its strange how I saw a poll that showed that MCain was leading by 4 points and now CNN has come out with one that favors Obama by just being behind by 1 point. I think CNN is making up their numbers so that its looks better for Obama. He is now on the losing end and he had better get used to that.
Come on Obama!!!! Make it happen. Forget about Palin, she is the flavour of the week, after all of this nonsense fades out, people will start focusing on the top of the ticket and the real issues.
Go back to your original strategy of showing the American people that you are a great leader, that you have what it takes to CHANGE America!!! This whole McCain-Palin ticket is so transparent!!! It was a game changer and shook things up, but the reality is if they are elected in November, America will be doomed!!!
Canadians for Obama!!!
And I remain very confident that Senator Obama is going to win. The Obama team defeated the most powerful and popular Democratic brand in America. His campaign is the most disciplined we've seen in decades. Obama has vision, intelligence, charisma, and diplomacy – a complete severance from the McBush.
So all you Obama backers do not have to I will give your top two excuses:
1. Poll mean nothing (unless Obama is ahead.)
2. They are not calling cell phone (if they did Obama would be head by 100,000 points and then polls would mean sonething.)
I do not think poll mean much but is it funny how so many Obama backers prasied them when O was up but now do not think poll mean much. LOL
Im Not Really Going To Believe The Poll Of Polls Until I Actually Get To Participate In One Of Them!
Let's hope that America wakes up to the fact that McCain has resorted to the complete Bush/Rove style smear and lie attack, and rejects it. Finally the media is calling McCain on the various hideous lies and distortions that his campaign has put out. His reputation as a straight talking man of honor is a sham. The polls will hopefully follow suit.
Sarah Palin, as exposed through her recent interviews, does not inspire confidence either. She was reaching for answers on many important domestic and international issues and I thought it frightening to think she could one day be second in line. The debates will expose the republicans for their lack of a true plan to help this country, and the polls will come around.
Unfortunately- since Obama and the DNC swiftboated their party's BEST candidate out of the race- with their obsessive anti-Hillary hate, and their vitriolic vulgar insults- Americans now have choose between two evils.
The DNC better take note and stay out of the business of fixing primaries for their chosen candidate in the future.
Such interference with the democratic process does not UNITE- it divides.
Looks like the post convention bounce it slipping away.....
LOL, Look who is leading who in the picture... That is worth more than 1000 words or POLLS!
Mc Cain says that he is running a Straight Talk campaign but still runs TV ads that are full of half truthsif not out and out lies.He chose a running mate that is just like himself..Please ask yourselves before you vote in Nov....Is your country better off today or was it better off 8 years ago?Clinton did not leave us in this mess it was Bush and 6 years of a Republican Congress.Don't be fooled again with the promise sof a 72 years old man who has had decades in the Senate to change things and hasn't.He may have voted against his party before 2004 but with the promise of the nomination in 2008 has voted with Bush and look where that has gotten us.
Falwell that great religious Hypocrit said on Lary King live" WE have to kill them over there before they kill us over here. Can you imagine Jesus saying such a thing? He was dead set against stem cell research,becaus acording to him, That would be destrying human life!
If times were different I could vote for Obama, I'm leaning towards McCain, because of the global situation. I believe as any school kid knows that if your not willing to fight back a bullie will close in for the kill. I don't see that with Obama. As far as McCain he needs to put a leash i.e. limits on Palins person views and her ablility to engage in them as a VP.
My real choice was and is Hillary, she has depth of knowledge in all the facits of the office of the Presidency and I would feel comfortable with her there. So it will most likely be a Republican President and a Democratic Congress check and checkmate they will have to work together for WE the PEOPLE
2012 Hillary ;-)
Is it me or anyone else noticed that Mcain is travelling with Cindy at all his political rallys. I guess he needs her to make sure He takes medication on time and don't loose his temper.
Where does Hillary stand in the polls?
She is better than all four candidates put together.
What a sad day for the Nation when we allowed the media, the Obama campaign and the celebrity bandwagon to roll over our democratic right to vote.
This travesty of justice and the irreparable harm to our country because of it will go down in the history books.
Amerika fell for the cute, charismatic, smooth-talking, underhanded dictator.
"The Poll of Polls does not have a sampling error"
Kind of overconfident sounding, don't you think?
I find it interesting that Biden made over 300K last year, and only donated $300 or so dollars to charity. For all the talk of service and community and charity on September 11, I think the Obama campaign seems hypocritical on this one.
for those political junkies...check out the new electoral college map at realclearpolitics....Obama team is on its heals and McCain is charging forward with Palin at his side.....signed a former PUMA...
Palosi, Dean. Kennedy turned there backs on Hillary not once but twice by not making her his nominee. Now they will have to wait until 2012 and need Hillary to get the Republicans out of office.....
I live in Florida, it is going McCain/Palin, VA is going M/P, NV is going M/P, IND is going M/P, OH is going M/P. Now we only need the close 1 and 2 point polls in MI, PA, 3 point for M/P in NM to increase and it is a landslide for MCain/Palin all because Obama did not pick Hillary. |
Super Mario 3D Land turns 10-3 Was it the best “3D” game on the DS? –Point of the story
10 years ago, November 3, 2011, Super Mario 3D Land Debuted on 3DS in Japan.It usually doesn’t hold up or be remembered as a glorious entry in the Mario series — in fact, at the time of writing it. Mysteriously Although not on the list of 50 best 3DS games rated by readers, some of the NL Towers are quite fond of the title’s memories and put the spotlight on highlighting what they did in the series. I feel it’s worth it. That host system.
First of all, be sure to check out the video at the top of our own Jon Cartwright. He shows many good points that I will repeat here. Also, take a look at it to remind you what this fun 3DS game was.
It’s worth noting that, as John mentions, Super Mario 3D Land was a major contributor to the 3DS rescue project. The launch of the system in March 2011 was particularly poor, especially given its status as a successor to the very popular DS. The first sales were overwhelmed as Nintendo took multiple steps to stabilize the ship. In retrospect, Satoru Iwata and other senior managers have made significant wage cuts. The company publicly apologized for the struggle. The 3DS will be significantly reduced just six months after it hits the market, early adopters will be offered 20 free games (10NES and 10GBA) as compensation, and the GBA choice is called the “Ambassador Program”. It was not available except. .. In this current era of Switch’s success, these types of actions certainly feel very distant.
The company has (arguably) successfully rescued the 3DS and reversed its momentum. Although not yet close to recreating the success of the DS, the system eventually enjoyed solid sales for that generation. Of course, there were price cuts, with several major games released in late 2011 and early 2012, resulting in worldwide sales growth.
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate It was huge in Japan, but I had to wait for a while in Europe and America. Monster Hunter 3 UltimateFor that particular Capcom franchise, they were a very different era.Globally, the second half of 2011 brought both Mario Kart 7 And Super Mario 3D Land, and the system, went from an expensive portable with no necessities to a more affordable new console and a hot celebration gift.
Of those three games (and only the two Western “Mario” titles), Super Mario 3D Land was arguably the only one that really emphasized the system’s heading feature, 3D without glasses. As the era of 3DS progressed, 2DS models appeared and the use of features in the game became less and less, but Super Mario 3D Land was an early example of Nintendo’s aggressive development of the concept-introducing game. was. It is a game that you should raise the slider.
The combination of unpredictability, creativity, and fascinating 3D effects captivated the writer and helped improve the system alongside the successful sale of the MK7.
The stage actively created “awesome” moments using camera angles and platform tasks designed to take advantage of the visible depth and control the possibilities given to the player. The puzzle room suddenly became more meaningful in 3D, you were deeply depressed and aimed at a distant platform, and the feeling of moving Mario in real space definitely didn’t feel that literally.
As highlighted in the video earlier this year, we certainly blended different Mario elements in a unique way at the time. Adopting the Game Boy Mario title branding, it was full of hybrid 2D / 3D Mario design ideas. There are 3D tricks and challenges on stage, Super Mario Galaxy With that in mind, it still ended up with a flagpole and had a permanent upgrade until it was attacked. The stage selection is New Super Mario Bros. We approach, but we’ve abandoned themed world conventions to enable our development teams to effectively do what they’re happy with.
The combination of unpredictability, creativity, and fascinating 3D effects captivated the writer and helped improve the system alongside the successful sale of the MK7. But when talking about Mario games and the best entries, it’s rarely mentioned. There is no instinct to be listed in Nintendo’s revival plan.
There is no doubt that there are multiple reasons for this. One is that it was very easy. As a result, those seeking a challenge may have felt overwhelmed. Even unlockable extras don’t necessarily burden experienced players. However, the defense against this is that Nintendo was trying to introduce 3D Mario to a probably young or inexperienced 3DS audience. In addition, heavy use of 3D effects may have led to decisions to minimize motion sickness and other reactions to autostereoscopic effects. Then there’s the hardware it was running on — 3DS wasn’t a technical powerhouse, and to produce its 3D effects, the game’s frame rate was run at 30fps.
3D Land was just that era. Some of us went all-in to the 3D effect and maximized it on every occasion, but it was an unused gimmick that was unwelcome to others. It’s a game designed with the effect in mind, so it’s obviously not valued by anyone who hasn’t had the time to enjoy the appeal of stereoscopic vision.
Nevertheless, we gladly claim that it is a game that deserves to be remembered and appreciated. In this scribe’s view, it’s a fun little entry in the series that really shows what you can do with that 3DS screen.That hybrid approach evolves into something great Super Mario 3D World At Wii U — Welcome to the Renaissance with Switch Bowser’s wrath Recently. Perhaps Super Mario 3D Land will never be re-released in line with these policies, with the concept of not fitting into these clearly HD / 4K crazy eras. Nonetheless, it’s a memorable game in itself, and even if it’s not in line with the 3D world, it’s worth sticking out from behind the cape.
Only 10 years have passed, but time is gone. — But that way, Super Mario 3D Land reminds us of a bygone era. An era when Nintendo’s creativity was inextricably linked to hardware features, and when Mario was the most 3D ever.
I still like it 10 years later, but what do you think about using the 3D features of the system in games? Please let us know by voting below.
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How to support employees suffering mental health issues
Employees are the lifeblood of any operation – and that makes supporting them a top priority – but are businesses equipped to help those with mental health issues? It helps to have the right benefit scheme.
Three in five employees have experienced mental health issues as a result of work in the past year, the 2017 Mental Health at Work report from UK charity Business in the Community has revealed.However, due to a “pervasive culture of silence” many businesses do not understand the breadth of the problem.
According to the report, in 2017 60% of employees attributed their symptoms of poor mental health to work, while just 13% felt able to disclose a mental health issue to their line manager. The knock-on effect is that many businesses have not made full use of their employee benefit service, which often includes Employee Assistance Programmes, specifically designed to help employees overcome their personal problems. Perhaps they are right to be concerned: the report found that 15% of employees who experienced symptoms of poor mental health and disclosed their mental health issue to a line manager faced disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.
Unfortunately for those businesses, these individuals would have the potential to be happier, healthier and more productive if their employer properly understood their own employee benefit schemes.
“When you’re paying for employee benefits, such as group life assurance, group income protection, and private medical insurance, many businesses are unaware they also get Employee Assistance Programmes, which are designed to help staff overcome problems that might affect work or wellbeing,” says Beth Husted, Unum’s Rehabilitation and Wellbeing Manager.
“Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) can include assessments, short-term counselling and referral services for employees and their immediate family, looking at issues like debt, stress and relationship problems. While research suggests employees find EAPs useful, they are often overlooked by businesses.”
The culture of silence surrounding mental health at work may be the reason why businesses do not implement their Employee Assistance Programmes – but they do so to their own detriment.
Tackling stigma with Employee Assistance Programmes
The first step toward tackling mental health stigma is to make employees aware of support services available. In 2015 British retailer Marks & Spencer promoted its Employee Assistance Programme to encourage communication around mental health. Through training, awareness-raising and the adoption of better working practices, M&S equipped HR and managers with the tools to tackle mental health with confidence. Small and medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) looking to improve their approach to dealing with mental health issues at work would do well to take a cue from Marks & Spencer’s approach – even without the enormous resources of the retail giant.
For smaller businesses, understanding what services employees might need can be a vital lifeline. Employers should find out the issues causing distress, and provide practical support around them. That could mean offering up-to-date, informed advice on possible childcare providers, or face-to-face counselling sessions. Money worries can be a common source of anxiety and stress so there may be a need for some financial advice. All of these support lines could be packaged within a company’s EAP.
Why is it so critical to combat stigma? Because an employee’s mental health can greatly affect their performance as well as the company’s bottom line. But, more importantly, because business leaders have a moral obligation to look after the people who make their firms a success. While businesses should take steps to remove the stigma around mental health issues in the workplace, Employee Assistance Programmes are confidential, meaning workers can discuss sensitive issues without fear of a black mark on their career.
The silent generation
Personal problems become personnel problems, and that is particularly true of older generations, who are less likely to talk about their problems. Unum research revealed that mental health disorders are the second most common reason for Unum Group Income Protection (GIP) claims, behind only cancer.
And, it’s a particular issue for older people. “Age UK, the UK’s largest charity working with older people, recently found that half adults aged 55 and more say they have experienced depression or anxiety, but also that they are more likely to maintain a ‘stiff upper lip’ than talk about their problems,” says Beth Husted.
“Employers that recognise the value of Employee Assistance Programmes must also take steps to encourage their older workers into talk about their problems. They need to know that there is help out there for older people too.”
And those companies that already have an EAP in place must work on how it is communicated. A simple email won’t suffice – ensure the programme is well represented in all internal communications: posters on noticeboards, discussions at team meetings and one-to-one appraisals, information on intranet. Most EAP providers will provide a range of visuals that can help ensure this communication doesn’t slip through the net. And if you don’t have an EAP within your organisation, they can be purchased on a standalone basis for a relatively low cost – especially in comparison to the positive impact it can have on employees and productivity.
Between 2016 and 2017, 31.2 million working days were lost due to self-reported, work-related illness or injury. Stress, depression or anxiety and musculoskeletal disorders accounted for the majority of days lost due to work-related ill health, 12.5 and 8.9 million days, respectively.
Employee benefit schemes, particularly Employee Assistance Programmes, are designed to both improve the wellbeing of workers and help them remain productive, happy members of the workforce.
We hope there will come a time when mental health support will no longer be an employee benefit but a fundamental right. There’s no harm in getting ahead of the curve, or simply making employees aware of the existing service.
Disclaimer: The article is produced in collaboration with Unum, one of Elect’s insurance providers. Unum offer employee benefits, such as group life assurance, group income protection, and private medical insurance, which often include Employee Assistance Programmes. Mercer is a sponsor of the Mental Health at Work Report with Business in the Community.
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Think back to your favorite childhood toy—maybe it was a stuffed giraffe or a rag doll. No matter how much you loved it, it probably couldn’t walk or gallop on its own. A new kind of robotic “skin” could change that by giving soft, inanimate objects the ability to creep across hard surfaces.
The skins are made of strips of electronic air valves encased in fabric or elastic slips—the researchers used Spandex in one case—that squeeze an object’s surface, similar to how a blood pressure cuff squeezes your arm. But instead of pushing with the same force all around, researchers can remotely control the skins to squeeze only certain places, allowing for specific movements.
The scientists clothed numerous objects with the flexible material, including a soft cylinder and a stuffed horse. They could manipulate the cylinder to bend at different points and even crawl across the table, while the horse could trot around—all by changing where they placed the skins and how they made them squeeze, the team reports today in Science Robotics.
But the skins can do much more than just animate your favorite toy. By coupling them with other technology, scientists can repurpose one object to do the task of many. For instance, the team outfitted that same soft cylinder with a tiny camera, giving the once inanimate tube the ability to see and to inch around on its own. Such worm-bots could be used to more affordably explore remote locations where humans can’t easily venture, like between the rocks of rubble and the depths of caverns. |
Best in the Field: YLHS Women’s Soccer
Best in the Field: YLHS Women’s Soccer
Varsity Women’s Soccer against Brea Olinda, dominating the field and leading to a win on all three levels.
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Varsity Women’s Soccer against Brea Olinda, dominating the field and leading to a win on all three levels.
courtesty of MM Sports Photography
courtesty of MM Sports Photography
Varsity Women’s Soccer against Brea Olinda, dominating the field and leading to a win on all three levels.
February 9, 2020
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As women’s soccer continues this season, YLHS cheers this program on, hoping to achieve victory.
The freshman-sophmore team is currently first place this season, led by coach, Naomi Hernandez (Staff). This is Hernandez’s second year coaching our frosh team, succeeding in two consecutive years of first place in league. Frosh player, Grace Khamo (9), comments, “season has been a lot of fun so far. We all have worked so hard and hope we win league this year.” Recently, the frosh team dominated the second place team, Villa Park, in a 4-1 game, securing their place on top.
This year’s junior-varsity team, led by coach Erika Schmaltz (Staff), is in second place, but is determined to come out on top. Throughout this season, YLHS’s junior-varsity players work their hardest at every game and practice. This year’s captains, Kelsey Campbell (10) and Makenna Kaprelyan (10), continue to encourage their team to fight for victory, striving for first place. Although suffering an injury prior to this season, JV Captain Kelsey Campbell (10) continues to show support for her team by attending every match and cheering from the sideline. This year’s team has been working hard and has greatly improved throughout this soccer season.
Head coach, Alex Flor (Staff), has been part of the soccer program for 3 consecutive years, and currently the varsity team is in second place behind the Villa Park Spartans. These varsity players train daily, hoping to win league and qualify for CIF. Varsity player, Lauren Farer (10), adds on, “this season has been incredible so far, and although we’re not in first, we have played amazing games and really come together as a team.” These 24 amazing players have truly united as a team throughout this season, strengthening their team bond and creating everlasting friendships. While perfecting their skills and bonding, the Varsity Women’s team has grown during this season, working almost every day of the week.
The goal of YLHS Women’s Soccer Team is to enrich the lives of these players through soccer and to help flourish new legacies each season. Many of the senior players this year have committed to colleges, making soccer a part of the next chapter of their lives. It is clear to see this program working hard to develop players with character and improve throughout this season.
These three teams are a great representation of Yorba Linda High School’s sports, displaying teamwork, dedication to their sport, and motivation. YLHS will continue to come out and support these teams as they finish their season strong.
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Influences: Singer-songwriter Stew
This post has been corrected, see note below.
Even before his improbable transformation into a New York theater figure by his Tony-winning musical “Passing Strange,” the musician who calls himself Stew was confounding people with his odd mix of ingredients. Here was a songwriter who’d been part of an abrasive Berlin underground who came out in the '90s as a “closet pop freak.” The leader of the Los Angeles-based band the Negro Problem, he was a large black man whose deepest passions emerged, apparently, from music with very limited African American roots: XTC, Burt Bacharach, neo-psychedelia and so on.
The L.A. native, born Mark Stewart, will be back in town Friday, with bandmate Heidi Rodewald, for a performance at UCLA’s Royce Hall that will include a series of songs about Los Angeles and to support their new album, “Making It.”
Apparently the ravenous spirit of his interests goes way back. “I used to ditch school, at Fairfax High School, and go down to the downtown library,” he says. “This was my way, if I ever got busted by my parents, I could tell them I was educating myself.”
We spoke to Stew –- who says he and Rodewald have become, uneasily, “show folk” -– about the artists outside the rock/pop traditions who have inspired him.
Thelonious Monk: I think it was being able to be virtuosic and playful, and really complicated and simple. Everybody loves Thelonious Monk; he’s one of those guys like Al Green and Johnny Cash. People walk in and hear him playing, it completely affects the room. He could play at your house, at your Christmas party, and it would just rock.
William S. Burroughs: There was a time when he was hugely, hugely important to me. Something about his way of carving out this very singular image and sound and vibe. I’d buy him as a musician, as a singer in a rock band.
Jean-Luc Godard: He’s probably the single biggest overall influence on me, because when I had my first crisis of confidence about pop music, when I was about 17, his output just blew me away. He would invent a genre and move on. It was always about the next film.
Alfred Brendel: In an interview they asked him if he was going to miss live playing, and he said, “My ego doesn’t need it.” But when the tour is announced, as soon as he’s in the zone of having to deliver, the adrenaline starts and he’s 17 again –- the arthritis goes away. I thought, that’s it –- adrenaline is the key to life! It’s the secret of those old blues guys who keep going. It goes back to the fight or flight instinct. People wonder why they do their best work when they’re performing, or when they’re on deadline -– but they do. I started listening to his music after I heard that quote.
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Stew & the Negro Problem, UCLA Royce Hall, 340 Royce Drive, Los Angeles, 8 p.m. Friday, uclalive.org.
[For the record: An earlier version of this story misspelled Heidi Rodewald.]
Photo: Heidi Rodewald and Stew. Credit: Sabine Scheckel |
Q:
ajax duplicando div
A função $.ajax está funcionando corretamente, mas o retorno dos dados que estão sendo inseridos dentro da div <#exibeCep> está sendo duplicando quando o usuario clica varias vezes no botão. Tentei usar .remove(), e.preventDefault();, stopPropagation();, bind() e outros, mas nada evitou a duplicidade da div.
O que posso colocar para evitar a duplicação da div ?
<div id="exibeCep" class="conf_frete"> <h1>Escolha a opção do frete</h1> </div>
$('#buscafrete').click(function(e) {
e.preventDefault();
e.stopPropagation();
cep = $('#cep').val();
$.ajax({
type:'GET',
url: "{% url 'get_frete' %}",
dataType: "json",
data: {
data:cep,
csrfmiddlewaretoken:'{{csrf_token}}',
},
success: function(retorno){
if(retorno['sedex_cod_error'] == -3 || retorno['pac_cod_error'] == -3){
$('<label><input type="radio" name="zipcode" id='+'sedex'+' value='+'CEP de destino invalido'+'/>'+
'CEP de destino invalido.'+'</label>').appendTo('#exibeCep');
}else
{
$('<label><input type="radio" name="zipcode" checked id='+'sedex'+' value='+retorno['Sedex']+'/>'+
retorno['Sedex']+' ( '+'Sedex'+' ) '+'</label>').appendTo('#exibeCep');
$('<label><input type="radio" name="zipcode" id='+'sedex'+' value='+retorno['Pac']+'/>'+retorno['Pac']+' ( '+'Pac'+' ) '+'</label>').appendTo('#exibeCep');
}
},
error: function(jqXHR, textStatus, errorThrown){
//alert("FALHOU");
console.log('Error');
console.log(jqXHR);
console.log(textStatus);
console.log(errorThrown);
},
});
});
A:
Crie uma div para receber a resposta Ajax:
<div id="exibeCep" class="conf_frete">
<h1>Escolha a opção do frete</h1>
<div id="cepAjax"></div>
</div>
Então use-á para mostrar a resposta Ajax:
success: function(retorno){
$('#cepAjax').empty();
//resto do seu código aqui, usando .appendTo('#cepAjax');
Seguindo minha sugestão acima você irá esvaziar o container da resposta Ajax antes de populá-lo com os elementos gerados a partir da nova resposta.
Ou para evitar que o botão seja clicado várias vezes:
$('#buscafrete').click(function(e) {
this.disabled = true;
Você pode reabilitá-lo dentro do success/error para permitir mais de uma busca, e combiná-lo com a primeira parte da resposta.
Por fim, fiz uma leve reescrita do seu código, utilizando as sugestões acima e adicionando alguns comentários:
$('#buscafrete').click(function(e) {
e.preventDefault();
this.disabled = true; //desabilita o botão após clicado
var cep = $('#cep').val(); //use "var" para não criar globais
$.ajax({
type:'GET',
url: "{% url 'get_frete' %}",
dataType: "json",
data: {
data:cep,
csrfmiddlewaretoken:'{{csrf_token}}',
},
context: this, //passa a referência "this" do escopo atual para o "this" dos callbacks
success: function(retorno){
this.disabled = false; //reabilita botão de busca
$('#cepAjax').empty(); //esvazia a div de resposta antes de re-popular
var invalido = retorno['sedex_cod_error'] == -3 || retorno['pac_cod_error'] == -3;
//refatorei algumas partes comuns do seu if/else para diminuir a repetição
var $lblSedex = $('<label><input type="radio" name="zipcode" id="sedex"></label>');
$lblSedex.find('#sedex').val(invalido ? 'CEP de destino invalido' : retorno['Sedex']);
$lblSedex.append(invalido ? 'CEP de destino invalido.' : retorno['Sedex']+' ( Sedex )');
$lblSedex.appendTo('#cepAjax');
if (!invalido) {
//Obs.: você tinha IDs duplicados aqui, o que é inválido (o radio do Pac também tinha ID "sedex") então o removi.
//Verifique se a estilização e comportamento continuam OK
$('<label><input type="radio" name="zipcode" value="'+retorno['Pac']+'">'+retorno['Pac']+' ( Pac ) </label>').appendTo('#cepAjax');
}
},
error: function(jqXHR, textStatus, errorThrown){
//alert("FALHOU");
this.disabled = false; //reabilita botão de busca
console.log('Error');
console.log(jqXHR);
console.log(textStatus);
console.log(errorThrown);
}
});
});
Você não tem que seguir a risca o código acima, foi só para demonstrar algumas possíveis melhorias. Caso futuramente você deseje tratar CEPs inválidos de uma forma completamente diferente de CEPs válidos, seria interessante manter o seu if/else original.
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Centre Phone Number: 403-942-5740
Centre Director: Mary Spanke, mary[email protected]
Centre Address: #140, 74 Mauretania Rd W Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 5L4
Our newest child care centre will be opening soon.
We are now taking applications for care.
Our centre is licensed for children
Aged 12 months – 5 years.
Upon submission of this form, a member of our Crossing Child Care Team will be in touch. For frequently asked questions see our FAQ answers at the bottom of this page.
Request for Care Form
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this centre a $25 a day centre?
No, this centre is not a $25/day program. We will, however, have a subsidy for those who qualify.
Centre fees are as follows:
Full time, 4 to 5 days attended per week, $950
Part time, 3 days attended per week, $620
Part Time, 2 days attended per week, $430
Part time, 1 day attended per week, $200
Kindergarten Children (from Sept – June), $600
Do I have to be a member to bring my kids to the YMCA Crossings Child Care Centre?
No, you do not.
What will the centre hours of operation be?
The centre will be open Monday – Friday from 7:15am to 5:15pm.
How does YMCA Playing to Learn use play as a learning medium?
· Exciting playscapes are set-up throughout the centre to provide planned play activities based on your child’s interests
· Play activities incorporate the foundations of language and literacy, math and sciences, creative arts and
· Your child will actively explore and learn to become a self-directed problem solver, developing excitement for learning!
Why is a YMCA Playing to Learn centre different from other child care centres?
· Instead of bright primary colours, we create a calm environment conducive to learning by using lots of natural materials and by having living things like plants and fish for children to care for
· Instead of following a rigid schedule, children make their own choices based on their interests, joining small groups facilitated by an educator throughout the centre
· Giving children these choices allow our play environments to be calm yet stimulating which supports the development of self-regulation and of course, learning. |
Temperatures, Cooling and Noise
The cooling system on the Valkyrie CZ-17 is pretty respectable. It managed to keep the entire system running fairly cool without producing large amounts of noise. That's not to say I couldn't hear it, but the sound wasn't your typical whiny sound that is associated with smaller fans.
The reason for this great cooling ability is due, in part, to the thickness of the system. This allows for a larger fan, which is quieter and a larger heatsink that can remove more heat. While the keyboard still warms up under a load, it's bearable and not as unreasonable as it could have been.
On the front of the system, we logged a maximum temperature of 110 degree Fahrenheit and a maximum of 105.5 degrees Fahrenheit on a location that is likely to be touched. For our friends using Celsius, those temperatures are roughly 43 degrees and 41 degrees, respectively. The palm rests stayed a cool 94.5 degrees Fahrenheit or 35 degrees Celsius.
Moving around to the back side, temperatures were even lower. The maximum observed temperature was again 110 degrees Fahrenheit or 43 degrees Celsius. This was observed directly above the heat sink assembly. The rest of the system was around 85 degrees Fahrenheit or 30 degrees Celsius.
The maximum observed GPU temperature was 97 degrees Celsius, not unreasonable considering I've seen desktop graphics cards that run hotter. Most GPUs can withstand temperatures in excess of 100 degrees Celsius (but don't aim for this temperature), so this isn't anything to be concerned about.
Even in light of the cool underside temperatures, it's still recommended to use the system on a hard surface to allow adequate airflow to the heatsink. It's a good idea to avoid prolonged use of the system on your lap, though doing so is unlikely to cause issue if you avoid the heatsink location. You will also have a hard time gaming if you don't have a hard surface for your mouse.
As previously stated, the cooling system is audible, though not necessarily annoyingly so. The sound it produces is more of a low whoosh, like a ceiling fan, as opposed to a whiny sound that can be produced by smaller systems. Overall, it shouldn't bother you too much during gaming and watching a movie, you won't be able to hear it at all as we tested. |
Ora Hotels City Parma
Ora Hotels City Parma
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Strada Del Cornocchio, 27/A,
43100
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8.6
Surrounded by green countryside and less than 1 km from Giuseppe Verdi Airport, this converted farmhouse features a unique, contemporary design and modern facilities including free Wi-Fi.
Ora Hotels City Parma is located 3 km from the historic centre. A transfer service is available on request to both Parma centre and the airport.
Ora Hotels City features a fully equipped conference room. Each guest room is modern and spacious and complete with satellite TV, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi.
Hotel Rooms: 50.
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24-Hour Front Desk, Newspapers, Garden, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Elevator, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Safety Deposit Box, Soundproofed Rooms, Heating, Luggage Storage, Airconditioning.
Airport Shuttle, Car Rental.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
Free public parking is possible on site.
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very beautiful, stylish and well refurbished hotel. free supervised parking. quiet location.
hotel personnel could be more helpful. breakfast should be better in all aspects (quality, variety, service). bathroom ventilation system doesnt work properly and all moisture gets back in the room.
Nice-looking, modern rooms in a renovated barn- very interesting.
This did not appear to be a 4 start hotel service-wise, in the reception and in the kitchen. Better to be right in Parma center.
Quietness of the place, convenient location for long distance travellers, wonderful design
Absence of the restaurant and no chance to have a dinner within walking distance
An unusual design, very high tech renovation of an old building, very quiet yet near Parma.
hotel design is very particular from the outside as well as the inside. bedroom and shower are very confortable. this is not far from highway and it seems most of clients were businessmen or reps.
the location is not easy to find even with a navigation system because it is somewhere isolated in the fields. Moreover, the number of the street displayed in the website (27 A) was wrong ; the right one is 55.
Breakfasts, cleanliness of rooms, friendly staff, complementary wi-fi
I would definitely advise against taking dinner in the hotel. The menu was poor and the attitude of the chef/waiter was bordering on arrogance. The hotel is also a long way out from the centre of Parma. Unless you have a car do not consider staying here.
Clean, modern hotel. Close to the high-way and the city centre. Excellent parking facilities. Ideal hotel when you visit Parma and surroundings by car.
No bath in standard room. But, good shower.
This reviewer provided a score but did not have any comments
Very nice new hotel, big modern room nicely decorated, very good standard for price paid.
Ask the price for the buffe before you take it, they charged €30 for a simple buffe with mineral water.
modern,comfort,nice breakfast
the location is a little bit difficult to find
The staff helpfullness
In the restuarant non-clients came in and starting picking the parma cheese with their fingers. (friends of staff)
Ora Hotels City Parma - new or rebuilt hotel very good condition, but to long way till city center. Breakfast fine for everyone.
Very modern and comfortable hotel for me, I advise to choose it.
If You don't have your car - could be problem to be in Parma city center, with the car hotel is fantastic !! :)
Style of the hotel
Hotel was nice but in the middle of nowhere. It is within walking distance to the sirport though.
staff, cleanliness & breakfast Great old building with a contemporary flair.
a bit confusing to find, better signs are what I would recommend
the position next to autostrada ,the value for money for this hotel and that it is very new renovated!
le design de l'hotel
Pas de plan de Parme à disposition. Hôtel excentré en pleine campagne.
Uitstekend doorreis hotel wat erg schoon en comfortabel is. Zeer rustig gelegen en vlak bij het centrum van Parma. Personeel vriendelijk en de inrichting modern en smaakvol. Om terug te komen.
La cortesia, la discrezione e la disponibilità del personale. La stanza era grande, in ordine e pulita. Soggiorno anche se breve piacevole, ottima la colazione. Posizione dell'albergo strategica, a 2 minuti dal centro ma allo stesso tempo in una zona molto tranquilla. consigliato.
Neuse mordernes Hotel, super Preis Leistung. Für Italien sehr gutes Frühstück. Sauber Modern und Super Preis Leistung
Struttura ottima e recente. Luogo calmo pur essendo prossimo alla città (qualche km di distanza) e all'aeroporto.
Die spezielle Architektur und das freundliche Ambiente
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CONCORD, N.H. (AP) – Black bears are coming out of hibernation and they may be hungrier than usual this year, state officials say.
They are urging people to take precautions to avoid attracting the animals.
“This spring will likely be more difficult on bears compared to recent years,” said Andrew Timmins, a wildlife biologist with the state Fish and Game Department.
A lean year for nuts and fruits last fall is part of the problem.
“The lack of fall foods likely caused bears to accumulate less fat compared to a food-rich year, and fat reserves may be depleted by spring. Also, the leftover mast on the forest floor (beechnuts and acorns) that bears rely on as early spring foods… will not be available.”
Fear about bears was recently heightened by news of a 6-year-old girl who was killed and her mother and 2-year old brother mauled by a black bear in Tennessee.
Timmins said the last time a person died from a bear attack in New Hampshire was more than 200 years ago.
“People don’t need to fear bears, but they should keep their distance and treat bears as unpredictable wild animals,” he said.
When there’s less natural food, bears are attracted to bird feeders and trash, Timmins said.
Unfortunately, bears can learn to rely on human sources of food, and female bears will often teach this habit to their cubs, he said.
The department is recommending people put away their bird feeders, keep their garbage in sealed containers in a garage and bring pet food dishes indoors at night.
“By minimizing bear/human conflicts, we can coexist with these magnificent animals even as New Hampshire becomes more developed. There is some truth to the adage that a fed bear is a dead bear.’ Once habituated to human food sources in your backyard, some destructive “nuisance” bears may need to be destroyed.” state Fish and Game Wildlife Damage Specialist Rob Calvert said.
Officials urge residents to guard against bears
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) – Black bears are coming out of hibernation and they may be hungrier than usual this year, state officials say. |
Modeling Tools for Energy Systems Analysis (MOTESA) (2016-2017)
Understanding the potential and effects of different penetration levels of wind and solar power requires detailed characterization of 1) renewable resources, 2) conventional electricity generation infrastructure and 3) the interaction and coordination of the two in a balancing authority, independent system operator or regional transmission organization.
Earlier iterations of the MOTESA project responded to these three requirements by developing and making accessible a few tools that vary in purpose and sophistication, but that each serve as building blocks for more complex models and are downloadable, well documented and user friendly.
This Bass Connections project set out to contribute to the assessment of 1) the economic, reliability and environmental implications of new regulatory constraints (e.g., emissions standards or carbon prices that could result from implementation of the Clean Power Plan); 2) new technologies (e.g., Integrated Solar Combined Cycle, Carbon Capture and Sequestration with Concentrating Solar and coal-drying processes); and 3) new market clearing tools in the U.S. and China. This work required simulating the operations of different power systems (e.g., Duke Energy Progress/Duke Energy Carolinas System and scale versions of midcontinent ISO and PJM power systems) according to models previous MOTESA teams have developed.
Timing
Summer 2016 – Fall 2016
Team Outcomes
Reproducing the Hourly Electrical-load Curve from the Residential Sector of Querétaro México: A Preliminary Step towards Characterizing the Uncertainty of Future Residential Electricity Demand in Latin America and the Caribbean, and Estimating the Potential of Demand-side Policies (Mauricio Hernandez, Dalia Patino-Echeverri, Sunzhe Cao, Rui Shan, Mingquan Li, Jun Zhang, Ildo Luis Sauer)
This Team in the News
A Collaborative Approach to Energy Systems and Policy Research
See earlier related team, Modeling Tools for Energy Systems Analysis (MOTESA) (2014-2015).
Team Leaders
- John Fay, Nicholas School of the Environment-Environmental Sciences and Policy
- Dalia Patino Echeverri, Nicholas School of the Environment-Environmental Sciences and Policy
- Colin Rundel, Arts & Sciences-Statistical Science
/graduate Team Members
- Genghua Chen, Master of Environmental Management, Energy and Environment
- Thomas Fleming, Economics-AM
- Mingyuhui Liu, Master of Environmental Management, Energy and Environment
- Lei Qian, Statistical and Econ Modeling
- Leonardo Shu, Statistical Science - MS
- Kaifeng Xu, Master of Environmental Management, Energy and Environment
/undergraduate Team Members
- Faisal Alsaadi, Economics (BS), Mathematics (BS2)
- Andrew Cooper, Statistical Science (BS), Computer Science (BS2)
- Catherine Fei, Mechanical Engineering (BSE)
- Anh Trinh, Computer Science (BS)
- Yue (Joyce) Xi, Computer Science (BS)
/yfaculty/staff Team Members
- Shuo Gao, N/A
- Mingquan Lee, Nicholas School of the Environment
- Walter Simmons, Pratt School of Engineering-Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science |
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Oct 24 2018
Oct 22 2018
@skozlov feel free to take maintainership of net/intel-em-kmod and thanks for working on these modules! :)
Oct 21 2018
"if:0" and "(if:0)" have separate implementations. the one for "if:0" is missing, see ifa_lookup() in sbin/pfctl/pfctl_parser.c
Oct 12 2018
Oct 7 2018
Looks good, thanks!
Jul 23 2018
We all invest time so thank you for the offer. Yes, I am OK with that.
I do not wish to acknowledge the advertising in the commit message.
I'm sorry, I'm playing by the rules that FreeBSD imposes on its external contributors.
There's a PR here
Feb 13 2018
Any news on this? :)
Jan 31 2018
Seeing this after migration...
Aug 29 2017
Aug 22 2017
No, I'm not asking for support that would take a few weeks of ping pong in a bug tracker, if any. This is real world feedback for this review. Take it or leave it. :)
Thanks, but we've narrowed it down to this commit.
We do seem to have a persistent problem with this patch in some PPPoE environments that will cause a crash in ng_pppoe_rcvdata_ether():
Jul 13 2017
Nevermind, now it displays correctly. Please commit. :)
can you rebase this patch? it looks off with the update to 3.2.2 and no OPTIONS_DEFINE like it was already applied
Jun 16 2017
So FWIW I stand by the approval of the previous version that does not use REDIS_CONFIGURE_ENABLE.
Jun 14 2017
Jun 13 2017
Jun 12 2017
Jun 11 2017
looks good, will accept after typo fix :)
Apr 9 2017
Jan 2 2017
Dec 26 2016
- correctly build against GENERIC
Dec 22 2016
I've updated the TUNNELBLICK patch to work with 2.4, it was just a clash with the new code formatting. Looks good so far, runtime test is pending.
Dec 21 2016
- omit empty reads for ip[6]_get_fwdtag
- error out safely on failure
- use else if
- complete conversion
- requested changes
Dec 20 2016
I've answered in the mail thread, but asking here specifically again: why not make it even simpler?
Nov 14 2016
Nov 9 2016
I'm not doubting these changes, I just saw that enabling hyperscan for suricata is problematic for non SSE3 archs and there's no way around this :/
From what we can tell, especially the "illegal instruction trouble" (see below), we need a suricata-hs package that adds hyperscan without tainting the original package and make the new one amd64 only.
Nov 8 2016
Still looking for actionable advice. Thanks in advance.
Nov 2 2016
Where are we on this? Within the scope of this specific code up for review: what else should be done?
Oct 24 2016
There's two things here:
Oct 23 2016
@eri This is *not* about dummynet at all. This patch doesn't even cover anything other than making PACKET_TAG_IPFORWARD usable from a non-ipfw perspective, one could also call it "universally reusable".
Oct 21 2016
Almost, because ip[6]_output also skips the pending pfil hooks in the direction :/
Maybe to elaborate just a bit more:
I'm not sure I understand.
I've only adhered to the Phabricator wiki guideline "Please make sure that your changeset does one thing (and one thing only) so that the review process goes smoothly. Small and self-contained changes are much easier to review!".
Oct 17 2016
Oct 10 2016
Oct 6 2016
Oct 1 2016
- pf: keep fastroute compat stubs, don't break ABI
Sep 28 2016
Mar 20 2016
Ok, I'll open a bug report for the MFC.
I just hit this and noticed it was never MFC'd. Can this be pushed to STABLE?
Jul 3 2015
Thanks! Are there any plans to MFC this to stable/10 as well?
Jun 15 2015
It's highly likely that LLE_EXCLUSIVE is always set since la_preempt is being modified. The other code branch of arpresolve() calling arprequest() is modifying/unlocking la in the same way. Cheers for tracking this down. |
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The Best Trip ever... Ruined by Cops
DMT & Cannabis
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Wreckin Crew
Citation: Wreckin Crew. "The Best Trip ever... Ruined by Cops: An Experience with DMT & Cannabis (exp69732)".
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DMT
smoked
Cannabis
(plant material)
BODY WEIGHT:
130 lb
[Erowid Note: A substance(s) in this report might be identified incorrectly. Erowid reviewers question the author's identification of the drug described. Although the report is included in the collection, the substance might be something other than the author believed it to be.]
Well it was right after school I was looking forward to chilling, and smoking some weed since I hadn't smoked in about a month. I went to this kids house where all the local stoners go I had been there once before so I didn't really know the kid but I went with my friend. We knocked on the door and he answered it and led us into the basement ciggarette butts were scattered about and the smell of weed was strong. Down in the basement were two girls one I had seen in school but never talked to, and one I had never seen before. They said they were cousins.
I asked if I could have greens and my friend agree. At this point I had only agreed to smoke weed not DMT. So anyways my friend loads up a nice sized bowl. and I smoke it and hold it in for a few seconds it was really harsh but I didnt think anything of it since I had taken a break from smoking (because of lack of money not me wanting to quit).
After a few minutes I started feeling a weird feeling. I thought it was weed since I hadn't smoked in a while. Then all the sudden the true effects came on that I can't describe all I can say is that it was fun! I didn't want to say anything about the intense sensation I didn't want anyone to think I was a wuss for being blown away so hard by only weed. Then all the sudden the kid whose house it is opens up the garage door and it was bright as hell. The darkness of the garage made it seem like night so I forgot that it was day. The daylight made me happy for some reason all the colors coming at me from the warm spring day. I was thirsty as hell so I convinced everyone that we should go get a drink, I had my friend pay for me since he had dosed me with DMT which I appreciate but I still wanted to convince him to get me a drink. By this time the two girls had left and we were going to meet up with them in a local park right next to the house we were at.
We started walking and I was tripping I am not precisely sure how long it has been since the smoking of the DMT but I would say under 15 minutes. We walked through the park and there were three cops parked there I was scared as hell. I saw them searching through a bag and one of my friends asked what they were doing. They just said getting some shade. No one else saw the bag they were searching, which is kind of ironic since I was the only one on DMT. When we got to a part of the park deeper in the woods we waited for the two girls and they came out of the woods a few minutes later. Then we set out for a small market run by an Asian family. I was walking up the stairs away from the park into a small neighborhood looking down and then all the sudden I look up and a white van is right next to me. I got confused and wasn't sure if the van had been there the whole time. And I was still tripping and pretty fucking high. A woman gets out of the car and yells at us. 'YOU ARE ALL IN TROUBLE EVERYONE ONE OF YOU! THE COPS ARE COMING! THIS GIRL RIGHT HERE IS A RUNAWAY!'
I am scared as hell and still fucking tripping. Then after a few minutes the cop comes up and I recognize him he is a complete asshole. He has us sit down on the curb and questions us. I look up at him and he looks back at me he looks suspicious but that just might have been my mind playing tricks on me.
He has the girl get up and handcuffs her. He says if anyone else knew about here being a runaway he would arrest them to. And by the way the bag that I saw was real it was the girl's bag who they were searching. And besides this unfortunate event I would do it again.
Exp Year: 2007
ExpID: 69732
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Firmer prices, tighter supplies
Peg Zenk | Dec 01, 2009
IT HAS been a frustrating year for anyone buying fertilizer. Both dealers and growers, still stinging from high-priced purchases in 2008, watched prices drop by half this year. And many have vowed to hold off making future purchases as long as they can.
The unprecedented lack of buying throughout the 2009 season caused many fertilizer manufacturers to cut back on their production, which emptied supply pipelines for most products. This past year's late growing season and delayed harvest made buyers skittish through the fall. This winter, growers will face unusually low inventories at both the manufacturer and dealer levels.
Retailers have learned some hard lessons this past year, says Keith Swanson, with dealer risk management services, CHS. “Having to write off high-priced inventory from last year has caused many dealers to change their whole approach to inventory management,” he says. “They now recognize that the risk is too high to have much unsold product sitting in the bin.”
Cooperative boards and dealer management now restrict the amount of product a dealership can buy without having back-to-back contracts with growers. “Many aren't buying any product unless they have a signed grower contract first,” Swanson says. “As a result, product pipelines were drained for most product types this fall.
“Farmers are probably used to the industry saying ‘the sky is falling’ and they might not be able to get all the product they need unless they buy ahead, but this could be the year that really happens. If growers don't lock in most of their fertilizer purchases this winter, they might not get what they need for spring.”
Possible spot shortages
“I don't expect there will be major fertilizer shortages, but there could be spot shortages, based on limited dealer storage,” says Dan Froehlich, director of agronomy for Mosaic Company.
He notes that dealers in the eastern Corn Belt, in general, tend to have less on-site storage than dealers farther west, so short-term supplies could be tighter there. “Everyone is worried about price, but supply could definitely be an issue this spring if too many farmers wait to buy,” he says.
Swanson agrees. “The whole supply picture is complicated by the bad weather and limited fall application season. That will push more nitrogen application to spring and sets up the possibility of application and supply gridlock.”
That could be felt the most in states like Illinois, where a large fall application is the norm. “Growers here typically put down 60 to 70% of their total nitrogen in the fall,” says Jean Payne, president of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association. “This past fall, as well as in 2008, growers haven't been able to apply anywhere near that usual level of nitrogen. That's going to put a lot more pressure on spring application.”
Faster ways to apply
Froehlich says that, for spring, growers will probably need to get as much fertilizer applied as quickly as possible. “I would expect more need for broadcast application,” he says.
Although growers have been more interested in urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) this past fall, due largely to it being the lowest-cost nitrogen product on a per-pound basis, urea will remain the dominant nitrogen source because of its application flexibility, Froehlich says. “Long term, the availability of UAN could be a limiting factor, and ammonia is difficult to carry over, as we've seen this past year,” he states.
From an agronomic standpoint, growers should work through several fertilizer scenarios for spring, based on realistic yield goals. “You should have a backup plan in case you don't have enough time in spring to get all your preplant fertilizer applied, or if prices go up again, or if potash prices go down,” Froehlich advises. “Growers need to consider all the possibilities and know how they'd react. Then they need to talk with their dealer.”
Matching rates to hybrids
Froehlich says that most growers haven't changed their fertility practices much in the past five years. They assume new hybrids and varieties have the same nutrient requirements as they always have, but that's not necessarily the case. “Many of today's hybrids have become much more efficient at using nitrogen,” he explains. “We used to figure that you needed between 1 and 1.2 lbs. of N per bushel of yield, but some new hybrids require just 0.8 to 0.9 lbs. of N per bushel.”
The flip side, he says, is that new hybrids yield so many more bushels that growers may need to adjust nitrogen rates up, based on current projected yields.
The rate cutting that has taken place over the past two years, primarily due to high phosphates and potash prices, has drained soils in many areas, Froehlich adds. “This year's high-yielding crops have, in some ways, masked the situation,” he says. “Growers got great yields, even with lower P and K levels. But we're getting down to critically low levels this year, and growers need to make the investment in replenishing those nutrients.”
Buying means contracts
How you buy those nutrients may have changed this past season, though. “Reduce financial risk” has become the mantra for most fertilizer dealers, and the main way they are doing that is through grower contracts. Most won't sell product without one now. Their lenders are requiring it.
“Dealers are also adding possible storage costs into those contracts, which kick in if the grower doesn't take receipt of the product at the agreed-on time,” Payne says.
But growers are not without their own risk management tools. “Farmers need to know that the just-in-time buying method probably won't work this year; they're not likely to get what they want when they want it,” Swanson says. “So they should consider making prepay purchases yet this year if they need the expenses for '09 taxes.
As for the extreme price run-ups seen last year, Swanson says they were an aberration that we're not likely to see again. He says, “The fertilizer markets are now trading much closer to the cost of production, which should reduce the overall level of volatility we see in the markets in 2010.”
Sidebar 1: Global impact
The fertilizer industry is now a global one, with the United States importing about 66% of its urea needs alone. What happens in other countries and in other markets can have a major impact on the availability of product in the U.S. and the prices farmers pay.
Keith Swanson, with dealer risk management services, CHS, says these are some wildcard factors that could impact U.S. fertilizer markets in the coming year:
What China buys and sells
This country's role in world fertilizer markets has changed dramatically in the past decade, shifting it from an importer of phosphates to a major exporter. China remains a major buyer of potash, so much so that world markets are now waiting for it to sign its annual import contracts with potash producers in order to help establish a global price in the otherwise stagnant market.
What South America plants
Argentina and Brazil have been steadily increasing their planted acres in recent years. Brazil, alone, is expected to plant 58 million acres of soybeans in the 2009/2010 season, which will probably make the economics of corn better for U.S. producers. The country also currently imports about 70% of the fertilizer it consumes but is looking to increase its domestic production in the coming decade.
Extremes in other commodities markets
From a macro perspective, extreme highs or lows in major commodity markets could affect the price of crop nutrients, Swanson says. “The value of the dollar is a good example. If the value of the dollar would move sharply higher in the months ahead, grain and crop nutrient markets would likely move lower,” he says.
How grain markets move
After the recent collapse in crop nutrient pricing, the fertilizer markets have been more closely tied to the grain markets. That will probably continue in the years to come, Swanson says.
Next Page: Sidebar 2: New formulations
Sidebar 2: New formulations
Mosaic's MicroEssentials Mosaic Company says that its new phosphate fertilizer blend, packaged in an impregnated granule, can provide growers with more consistent application and nutrient distribution. MicroEssentials is available in three formulations, all with added sulfur and one with zinc.
By packaging nutrients together in a layered granule, you get a lot of positive interactions, says Dan Froehlich, director of agronomy for Mosaic Company. “Sulfur helps with nitrogen uptake, while zinc helps with phosphorus uptake.”
He says the product works especially well on sandier soils and those with higher pH. “There may be enough organic sulfur in the soil, but if it's not available to the crop early enough in the season, plants can be stressed. MicroEssentials provides that early season boost to young plants, especially in cooler, wetter springs.”
If growers are already applying a MAP-zinc-sulfur blend, they will definitely save money by using MicroEssentials, Froehlich says. “If you only use straight MAP, you need to get a 1½- to 2-bu. yield increase to pay for the technology. In controlled research trials, we see 9- to 10-bu. yield increases. A 5-bu. advantage is very common.”
The benefits aren't just limited to corn. “Most of the soybeans on which MicroEssentials have been applied have been Roundup Ready beans, and our zinc product seems to help reduce the manganese-induced deficiencies that can appear in some Roundup Ready soybean varieties,” Froehlich says.
Safer ammonium nitrate Honeywell says it has developed an ammonium-nitrate-based fertilizer with significantly lower explosive potential. The new technology, called Sulf-N 26, fuses ammonium sulfate with ammonium nitrate to provide plants with nitrogen and sulfur in a product that is easier and safer to handle and store.
“The unique composition of this new fertilizer makes it extremely difficult to turn into a weapon,” says Qamar Bhatia, vice president and general manager, Honeywell Resins & Chemicals. In independent testing, the new product was mixed with fuel oil — a common method of using ammonium nitrate as an explosive — and it did not detonate. |
Pearls are made of a kind of material made by mollusks, like oysters. Pearls are small and often white but sometimes in pale colors or even black. They are often round, but sometimes half-round, oval, or in different shapes. Pearls are often used for jewelry. The pearl is the birthstone for the month June.
How a natural pearl is formed
A natural pearl is formed when nacre-producing cells are displaced from the mantle tissue of an oyster. These cells are genetically programmed to produce nacre, the substance that lines the inner sides of an oyster's shell. When the cells become displaced, often by a boring parasite or damage to the outer shell, they continue to do what they are programmed to do -- produce nacre and form a pearl.
They can be very tiny (as tiny as a peppercorn) or quite big (as big as a human's fist). The world's largest pearl, found in 1934 and called the Pearl of Lao-tze, is about the size of a basketball.
Types of pearls
There are two kinds of pearls: saltwater pearls and freshwater pearls. Saltwater pearls come from oysters that live in the oceans. Freshwater pearls are found in mussels that live in rivers, lakes, or ponds.
There is also a natural pearl and a cultured pearl. Natural pearls are made by oysters accidentally, and are very rare. Cultured pearls are made by inserting small beads and a piece of donor mantle tissue (in the case of saltwater pearls) into the reproductive organ of a saltwater oyster, or simply inserting a piece of donor mantle tissue (in the case of freshwater pearls) into a small incision in the mantle of a freshwater mussel. |
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World Press Freedom Day 2017
published on 07.05.2017 by admin
Today the Foreign Correspondents’ Association of Uganda (FCAU) celebrates World Press Freedom Day, joining journalists and supporters of press freedom to defend the media from attacks on our independence and highlighting the central role of freedom of expression and the right to information in advancing peaceful, just and inclusive societies.
World Press Freedom Day marks the anniversary of the Declaration of Windhoek, when African newspaper journalists issued a statement of free press principles in 1991. Today FCAU stands in solidarity with journalists and media organisations in Uganda who have endured kidnapping, unjustified legal restrictions and break-ins in the past year.
FCAU is a professional association of text, photo and video journalists in Uganda who work for foreign news media. It advocates for the rights of members to work freely, promotes quality journalism and organises off-record briefings with newsmakers. FCAU organises the annual Uganda Press Photo Award showcasing the best of Ugandan photojournalism. FCAU is affiliated to the Nairobi-based Foreign Correspondents’ Association of East Africa.
According to Reporters Without Borders (RSF) in 2017 attacks on the media have become commonplace and strongmen are on the rise. Uganda has dropped from 102 place in 2016 to 112 in the RSF World Press Freedom Index. FCAU condemns any acts of intimidation or violence intended to stifle the work of journalists around the globe. |
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Mpow Cheetah Bluetooth 41 Wireless Headphones Stereo Sport Running Gym Exercise Headsets Earphones Hands-free Calling Car Earbuds with CD Quality Talkingplaying HD Sound via apt-X for iPhone 6 6plus 5S 4S Galaxy S6 S5 and iOS android Smartphones Cool Black
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The sound quality is not amazing, but i just listen to it for day to day use and for the gym and its plenty fine, besides most bluetooth audio quality isn't *that* great
The sound quality is not amazing, but i just listen to it for day to day use and for the gym and its plenty fine, besides most bluetooth audio quality isn't *that* great
I put my ipod in my gym bag while i play basketball and all through the gym it stayed connected
I put my ipod in my gym bag while i play basketball and all through the gym it stayed connected
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Get Rid of Your Lawn, It’s a waste of land and terrible for the environment - pseudolus
https://slate.com/technology/2019/05/lawns-are-bad-get-rid-of-them.html
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Panino
> Lawnmowers suck up gas and pollute the air: Every year, U.S. homeowners
> spill about 17 million gallons of gas while filling up mowers.
I have a Fiskars "reel mower" that doesn't use any gas or oil, though it's not
getting much use now after recently converting most of the property to
xeriscape. I like it and there's _no way_ I would get a gas powered mower,
especially not a "riding mower."
> American lawns have so, so much potential—and right now, it’s going to
> waste. It’s time to culturally stigmatize the classic overwatered,
> overfertilized, overmowed American lawn—a symbol of excess that’s persisted
> for far too long.
I agree but instead of criticizing lawns, I'd rather promote the beauty and
functionality of a xeriscape yard. With a backyard food forest you can be
harvesting hundreds of kilograms of food per year with minimal upkeep (beyond
initial mulching and perennial planting). You can have stunning flower blooms
from peaches, plums, apples, and other fruit trees. You can have fruit of all
colors everywhere you look, just a rainbow of form and function. You can
investigate and plant cold hardy things like Chicago Hardy Figs and other
things you wouldn't dream were possible. Chances are, most figs available to
you are dried, in the store. Imagine having a fresh one right off the tree,
from your own yard picked less than 5 seconds ago.
Apart from the initial creation, based on personal experience, I think
maintaining a xeriscaped backyard food forest takes less work, less time, and
less money than maintaining a yard. For me the only demanding part was putting
down down all the (free!) wood chips, but we're supposed to exercise anyway --
and this kind has inherent value.
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dev_dull
What an awful article. Not a single mention of required setback laws at play
in virtually every major city? We're required to keep 25 feet of setback. That
means 25 feet of dead grass, water-guzzling lawn, or some mixture of other
things.
Imagine how much more square footage could be added around the bay area if
that 25 feet was changed to just 5 feet? It's amazing to me that such
"progressive" cities such as in the bay area maintain such _awful_ laws
regarding required setbacks. Haven't these cities learned the more they try
and control things the worse it gets?
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the_newest_acct
What an awful article. It completely ignores the ground truth of most suburban
and urban environments -- in many places you can be heavily fined for not
upkeeping a lawn. Even if we ignore that, the "numbers" don't prove themselves
out for having anything but a lawn. I would never make back the time invested
in growing anything agriculture related.
Not only that, I would limit my kid's (already limited) space in which they
could "run free" by having high grasses growing. I too have two small kids, I
don't water, feed, or otherwise treat my lawn other then cutting it and still
spend more then an hour per week with less than half and acre. Now the author
wants me to invest time or money in agriculture that will never pay back and
take more time out of my life?
This is coming from someone who studied the advent of lawns both in an
academic and professional setting.
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village-idiot
Golf courses too.
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Let Them Eat Crap
By Susan J. Douglas
Because its victims are mostly poor, the Type 2 diabetes epidemic has been largely ignored.
Begin on the sixth floor, third room from the end, swathed in fluorescence: a 60-year-old woman was having two toes sawed off.” So opened the New York Times’ four-part series in early January, “Bad Blood,” about the Type 2 diabetes epidemic in New York City. Type 2 diabetes is caused by excess weight, lack of exercise and poor diet, and is directly related to poverty.
The series reminded one that poverty has a map. Indeed, even if you did not read every word of “Bad Blood”—each story started on the front page and took up two full pages inside—eye-catching illustrations showed the dividing line between poverty and wealth (96th Street on the Upper East Side) and the fast food gauntlet on the main streets in Flushing, which pulls in recent Asian immigrants who pick up diabetes along with the burger and fries.
Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness and kidney failure in the country; it often leads to amputation. It’s the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and costs us $132 billion a year. And it’s preventable, save for the enormous financial interests involved in its preservation. “Bad Blood” brought together three American scandals—poverty, our morally bankrupt for-profit health care system and the practices of our nation’s fast food joints.
Combined, they make up an illness-industrial complex, in which big players in the food industry, insurance industry and medical establishment profit wildly. But they need more raw materials to keep them going, more fodder for their assembly lines. Poor people of color are that fodder, and very few of the rest of America seems to care.
Remember the summer of 2002 when a lawyer filed suit against McDonald’s and other fast food restaurants? His two teenage clients, one 5-foot-6 and 270 pounds, the other 4-feet-10 and 140 pounds, routinely ate fast food and were diabetic. He charged that McDonald’s did not provide easy-to-understand nutritional information about its fast food, nor disclose that additives made its food less healthy than represented in its ads. The suit immediately became a laughingstock: how preposterous to hold McDonald’s accountable for your own overeating! The National Restaurant Association, however, was far from amused.
The Times’ main point is that Type 2 diabetes is an epidemic that promises to grow widely. But its consequences are seriously underappreciated because the disease’s victims are disproportionately poor people of color. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention project that one in three children—one in three!—born five years ago will become diabetic sometime in their lives. But this will be unequally distributed. The Times showed that below 96th Street on the Upper East Side, with a median income of $75,000 and a poverty rate of 6.2 percent, only 1 percent of the population has diabetes. Up in Spanish Harlem, where the median income is $20,000 and the poverty rate 38.2 percent, 16 percent have diabetes.
There’s just something about this that seems, well, like a business plan. Budget cuts have simultaneously forced schools to eliminate P.E. classes and make up for lost revenue by installing Coke and candy machines in the halls. The food industry spends $10 billion a year marketing foods to kids, and we’re not talking carrots and celery. Clustered in poor neighborhoods, fast food joints continue to hawk 64 oz. sodas and items like Burger King’s Enormous Omelet Sandwich (730 calories, 47 grams of fat). Once poor folk are fattened for the kill, the insurance companies step in. According to the Times, health care providers make a profit when they amputate a limb or provide a prosthetic, but lose money if they seek to prevent blindness or provide nutritional advice.
Because this sickening cycle is only the result of individual (not industrial) greed, in October the House of Representatives passed, by a 306-120 vote, the “Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act” (a.k.a., the “cheeseburger bill”), which would protect the food industry from obesity-related lawsuits. Kentucky Republican Mitch McConnell’s companion “Commonsense Consumption Act,” awaits action in the Senate. Already 20 states have enacted their own versions of “commonsense consumption” laws. Guess who wrote them? Lobbyists for the food industry.
According to Melanie Warner, writing in the Times’ business pages, the National Restaurant Association, with headquarters in Washington and 50 state organizations, has led the individual responsibility campaign, dispatching restaurant owners and food executives to the statehouses and Congress. In the last two congressional elections, the food and restaurant industry gave a total of $5.5 million to politicians in the 20 states that have passed laws shielding companies from obesity liability.
The illness-industrial complex is betting that they will get away with this. That’s what the tobacco companies thought too.
- February 2006 Issue
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Chal·lenge
“A call to fight, as in a battle, a duel, etc.“
It was the spring of 2014. I remember my doctor escorted me past the examining room, straight back to his office, where he closed the door behind me. I may not be a card-carrying member of Mensa International, but I knew something was up. He opened his laptop and started explaining the results from the biopsy he’d taken from my body three weeks prior. Unfortunately, I read three paragraphs ahead of my doctor, and scanned two words that took my breath away, “malignant melanoma”.
I didn’t hear anything he said after reading that.
Fast forward to February 2017. I was diagnosed with a very rare, infiltrating, aggressive basal cell cancer, whose “fingers” wrapped around the nerves in my face and were headed towards my brain. To make matters worse, it metastasized over my entire body. In addition to the aggressive basal cell cancer, melanoma was found on my back. Cancer had challenged me to a fight.
I accepted the challenge. I wasn’t going to fight cancer, cancer was going to fight me! Instead of “why me,” I embraced “try me” and braced myself for the fight of a lifetime.
In life, you can be the bug or the windshield. I challenged myself to be the windshield. I also challenged myself to share my cancer journey openly, utilizing my public image as a former radio/tv personality, to help bring awareness to skin cancer prevention. I challenged myself to be a loud voice in St. Louis, Missouri, to raise money for skin cancer research with the hope that one day we find a cure.
After nine surgeries in the last 13 months (including a 9+ hour facial reconstruction), over 400 stitches, radiation, chemo, physical therapy and occupational therapy, I’m here to tell you that I am on the road to recovery.
I challenge all of you to be kind, stay humble, do more than is expected, give more than you take, dream big, make a difference in this world and GET REGULAR SKIN CHECK-UPS! Your Vibe Attracts Your Tribe!
Abby Muller
Thank you for sharing your story! I visit the dermatologist twice a year for a body scan and wear sunscreen daily and hats on sunny days!
Brian McKenna
Abby, Thank you so much for the kind words and the great advice. 😘
Gerry Appelbaum
Brian: You motivate me to be a better man. Lisa sent this to me, and it is great to see you winning the battle. You were a great guy in college and I miss seeing you and Kevin. Let me know if you ever need anything.
Maureen Avouris
Hi Brian !
Love reading about your personal journey and the challenges you’ve faced with cancer over the last 4 years. Your eyes are still as bright as ever and not even cancer could stop that smile ! So happy to hear you’re on the recovery road ! Prayers continuing… Cause, even with the BEST DOCS @ Wash. U. / BJC ~ it never hurts to stack the deck! SO happy for you.
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#ifndef FEM_ViewProviderAnalysis_H
#define FEM_ViewProviderAnalysis_H
#include <Gui/ViewProviderDocumentObjectGroup.h>
#include <Gui/ViewProviderPythonFeature.h>
#include <QCoreApplication>
namespace FemGui
{
class FemGuiExport ViewProviderFemAnalysis : public Gui::ViewProviderDocumentObjectGroup
{
Q_DECLARE_TR_FUNCTIONS(FemGui::ViewProviderFemAnalysis)
PROPERTY_HEADER(FemGui::ViewProviderAnalysis);
public:
/// constructor.
ViewProviderFemAnalysis();
/// destructor.
virtual ~ViewProviderFemAnalysis();
virtual bool doubleClicked(void);
virtual std::vector<App::DocumentObject*> claimChildren(void)const;
/// Asks the view provider if the given object can be deleted.
virtual bool canDelete(App::DocumentObject* obj) const;
//virtual std::vector<App::DocumentObject*> claimChildren3D(void)const;
void setupContextMenu(QMenu*, QObject*, const char*);
virtual bool onDelete(const std::vector<std::string> &);
/// A list of all possible display modes
virtual std::vector<std::string> getDisplayModes(void) const;
// shows solid in the tree
virtual bool isShow(void) const {
return Visibility.getValue();
}
/// Hide the object in the view
virtual void hide(void);
/// Show the object in the view
virtual void show(void);
/** @name Drag and drop */
//@{
/// Returns true if the view provider generally supports dragging objects
bool canDragObjects() const;
/// Check whether the object can be removed from the view provider by drag and drop
bool canDragObject(App::DocumentObject*) const;
/// Starts to drag the object
void dragObject(App::DocumentObject*);
/// Returns true if the view provider generally accepts dropping of objects
bool canDropObjects() const;
/// Check whether the object can be dropped to the view provider by drag and drop
bool canDropObject(App::DocumentObject*) const;
/// If the dropped object type is accepted the object will be added as child
void dropObject(App::DocumentObject*);
//@}
protected:
virtual bool setEdit(int ModNum);
virtual void unsetEdit(int ModNum);
};
typedef Gui::ViewProviderPythonFeatureT<ViewProviderFemAnalysis> ViewProviderFemAnalysisPython;
} //namespace FemGui
#endif // FEM_ViewProviderAnalysis_H
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Many restaurants and operators are going beyond simply composting scraps and otherwise discarded pre-consumer food to actually using it in dishes, getting closer to zero-waste kitchens.
Food waste reduction ranked No. 7 on the National Restaurant Association's What's Hot list of 2017 concept trends. Foodservice operations discard 4 to 10 percent of purchased food before it ever reaches a guest, according to LeanPath, a food waste consultancy. Finally, the hard work many members of the industry have done to educate the greater public about food waste and reduction seems to be paying off as more operators have converted what was once a special, sustainable initiative reserved for the few into standard operating procedure.
Whole-Plant Butchery
Just like whole animal butchery helps chefs make use of every part of the animal, whole-plant butchery has taken off as chefs look to prevent wasting precious local produce. Chefs now make frittatas out of beet greens and pesto out of carrot tops, use scraps for soups and stocks, and even use vegetable skins and peels for garnish. Add to the list chefs carving out pumpkins, watermelon and other foods to use as the serving vessel for dishes.
New Foodwaste Metrics
A Cornell Center for Hospitality Research report developed a metric called FRESH, which stands for Foodservice Impact Rating for Environmentally Sustainable Hospitality Events. Foodservice operators can use this metric to evaluate the performance of any foodservice meal period or event in the hospitality sector. The seven measurements include:
1. A post-consumer food-waste indicator
2. A no-show indicator (for when unexpectedly fewer people show up)
3. An over-show measure
4. A planning indicator to measure intentional overproduction
5. A portion-size indicator to measure per-guest consumption against expectations
6. An economies of scale indicator
7. A post-event indicator depending on different disposal options
Trash Cooking
Celebrated chef Dan Barber of multiconcept operator Blue Hill, New York, has been a longtime advocate of food waste reduction. He's part of wastED, a community of chefs and other members of the foodservice industry who work together to reconceive waste that occurs at every link in the food chain. As part of a pop-up restaurant concept that Barber implemented, he created a menu with meals made from various vegetable scraps and trimmings, as well as leftover pulp and other food that would have otherwise gone straight to the trash. Bread was made from pasta dough pieces and a "dumpster dive vegetable salad" featured bruised bok choy and other would-be scraps. Even the candles on the table were made from reserved bacon grease. Barber's efforts prove that even in the foodservice industry, a little creativity can turn one person's trash into another person's treasure.
Emerging Edible Bowls
- Pumpkins, butternut and acorn squash
- Coconut
- Tomatoes
- Cantaloupe
- Pineapple
- Cored apples
- Avocados
Pokéspot's Food Vessels
The Pokéspot in New York serves poke out of pitted avocado halves. These avocado boats replace plastic or glass bowls with scooped out avocados. They feature a choice of protein (ahi tuna, salmon, etc.) two toppings (cucumber, lotus chips, etc.) and sauce (blood orange ponzu, spicy miso, etc.). |
Once upon a time…
Once upon a time there was a man who thought having to work for a living sounded too limiting for his dreams. So he decided to continue to live a frugal life and work towards early retirement. That way his work would be only for fun and extra cash rather than paying bills. So he began to save a lot of his income and pay down his mortgage aggressively. He had many challenges like the great children who consume all cookies in their path or the seductive call of the electronics stores but he kept to his path (yet still got off once in a while to smell the roses) and hoped that things would work out to get to freedom 45.
That story is a little over a 10o words. Simple, short and neat. So why tell it? Just to point out perhaps that things don’t need to be complicated even if it is your life story.
In our desire to get to early retirement some people get sucked into all sorts of odd things like borrowing money to invest, researching investment strategies and questioning their own plan at least four times a week if not more. We often in a desire to get to our goal will try anything to either save money, make money or invest more money. Which in the beginning is fine as you often have areas where you can find some significant savings fairly easily (eg: increase your insurance deductible, find lower fee investments, and control your reoccurring spending).
The ironic thing is this: after you have all the big things done the rest will have a minor impact on your plans. It really doesn’t matter all the much to take out a zero interest credit card balance and invest it in a high interest account for six months. It’s just extra noise and complication that doesn’t need to exist. I would suggest that the extra complication is actually a hindrance to your life since your spending your time looking for dimes when you should be on the look out for dollars.
Controlling your early retirement passion is critical to actually getting to early retirement otherwise you might find yourself adrift in a sea of options because you won’t focus on what really matters the most to your plan. If you spend too much time on investing you might end up with too much risk, or if you spend too much time on thinking about the future you will forget to live for today and be unhappy.
Perhaps more than anything, it’s finding a way to use that passion we have for early retirement into other ventures. Passion is a strange thing the drives us to do odd things, but if you control its focus you can accomplish some fairly amazing items like starting a small business or getting very good at your hobby. It won’t be easy, but you might just make more dollars than you would have ever saved in dimes.
Find a balance to your life and keeping things simple will help to keep you sane as you work to your goal. After all we all want to get to they lived happily ever after in our story.
So did you find yourself getting distracted on your way? How do you keep things simple?
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As the pieces were falling into place leading up to my early retirement in 2008, the two biggest ones I had to get nailed down in 2007-2008 were (1) finding an affordable individual health insurance policy (which by 2011 will have seen its premium rise by 50% since I first bought into it in 2009), (2) finding a bond fund I could invest the large proceeds of the company stock I would sell back to the company after I would leave the company, and (3) developing an early retirement budget to make sure I could adequately cover my expenses with investment income, at least until I turned 60 and could tap into my IRA, the first of several “reinforcements” available to me in my 60s.
I had to do some research on line to find the HI policy but there are websites which do most of that work. I also checked out the insurance company I have my auto and homeowners policy but they don’t currently sell HI in my state (beyond a hospital indemnity quote).
I did find a bond fund which offered a high rate of return and was not a junk bond fund although it did include bonds which were slightly below investment grade. I tracked this fund for about 2 years and obtained relevant data for my research since its inception in late 2005.
The time I spent researching and analyzing this fund was crucial, as was planning out an early retirement budget. I don’t sweat the small, everyday stuff, but I do pay close attention to the big items such as HI and the dividends which come from that big bond fund.
One more item I now have to pay closer attention to is paying estimated income taxes, making sure I can be in a “safe harbor” to avoid penalties, and to make sure I can take advantage of any tax deduction related to the types of expenses and income which dominate my budget.
Well that is basically my story in a nutshell.
Keeping things simple was easy for me because
I’m not that smart of a guy.
It probably kept me from shooting myself in the
foot too often.
With me it is very much a lifestyle thing,I focus
on what I doing instead of trying to reach some goal.
The results are just the product of how I do things.
I agree that life needs to be lived.
You don’t want look back after 10 year of struggling
to get to ER and say that that was my decade of discontent….there needs to be balance
Disclaimer
I am not god. I am a mere mortal as such my reality is defined by my own views. So your reality might not resemble mine because of your views. As such all opinions, ideas and investments on this blog might not work for you as they did for me. Be a big person and do your own research and make up your own mind before trying something. The opinions expressed are my own. You might need to contact a local professional for advice. |
Open Letter: Small Businesses That Rely on Access to National Parks and Public Lands Are Hurting
With the federal budget impasse and the partial government shutdown now in its third week, the adverse impacts to America’s public lands are mounting far beyond the thousands of government workers on furlough and the well-publicized public resource degradation of our parks.
For more than a century, the American Alpine Club has been the voice of a community, currently numbering over 23,000, that regularly climbs and adventures in National Parks and on public lands across the United States. The direct loss of income for government workers and the mounting resource damage to our most beloved parks is abhorrent, but many more are quietly facing hardship. Suffering in the shadows of this shutdown are tourism-based economies and small businesses that provide guided access and interpretation to our public lands.
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Recognizing the livelihood of small businesses that rely on access to public lands is an issue both Republicans and Democrats can undoubtedly support. The National Park System sees an estimated half a million visitors per day in winter months. According the Senate Appropriations Committee Minority Staff, these visitors spend approximately $19 million daily at nearby restaurants, shops, lodges and local outfitters. What Washington may consider to be off-season for our parks is, in actuality, economic lifeblood for thousands of non-governmental workers. For small guide services, climbing schools, and others that provide guided experiences, the economic impact of the shutdown is an unexpected loss of revenue that won’t be reimbursed when this shutdown ends.
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It is estimated by The Access Fund that 60% of all climbing areas exist on public land. Without predictable access to those lands, visitors and students are cancelling reservations. Professional climbing instruction and guiding is a labor of love with slim margins and meager profits; a situation that makes guides especially vulnerable when our politicians are attempting to score political points.
“The Government Shutdown has severely restricted our access as a National Park concessionaire business. Roads aren’t being cleared of snow, restrooms aren’t open for our guests, and re-routing our trips means driving further and shortening the days with our clients. We’ve had several cancelled reservations and need to compensate our guides to travel further to access open trailheads—if this doesn’t end soon, we only see the financial outlook getting worse.”
Colorado Mountain School employs around 30 guides every day and works with anywhere from 8-60 students a day. The company primarily works out of Rocky Mountain National Park and regional national forest land.
Despite Washington’s impasse, the climbing community has stepped up volunteerism to do what we can. The Friends of Joshua Tree (a local climbing organization) for example, has been stocking bathrooms with toilet paper, emptying trash bins, reminding visitors of fire bans and other park rules. Yosemite Facelift, a joint project of Yosemite National Park and the Yosemite Climbing Association, is loaning out litter sticks and other supplies to anyone who would like to clean during the shutdown and has already hosted two informal cleanups. Yosemite Facelift writes, “We don’t feel this is a political issue, but more of a human one… Even a small group of folks cleaning up trash sends a strong message to visitors and may be more effective.”
Being a climber means many things, but it is our love for America’s wild landscapes that unites us as a community. We want our public lands to remain healthy, culturally significant, biologically diverse, and open and accessible for recreation and enjoyment. For the sake of hundreds of small businesses and the broader outdoor recreation economy that are dependent on access to and conservation of America’s public lands, we need our elected officials to pass a budget which adequately funds our public land management agencies, and ends this shutdown as soon as possible.
Phil Powers is the chief executive officer of the American Alpine Club. Mark Butler is the policy committee chair of the American Alpine Club. americanalpineclub.org |
AT&T Submits Specifications for White Box Cell Site Gateway Routers to Power 5G Era
Submission to Open Compute Project Allows Hardware Makers to Design Equipment AT&T Will Install in Over 60,000 Locations Over the Next Several Years
AT&T* is releasing this week. These routers will eventually form the infrastructure that will enable not just phones and tablets to connect to our mobile 5G network, but new technologies like autonomous cars, drones, augmented reality and virtual reality systems, smart factories, and more.
This white box approach to designing and building cell site gateway routers is part of our years-long transformation to create open platforms that speed innovation and spur competition among hardware makers. Rather than using proprietary solutions from a few vendors, we’re releasing these specs as open designs to all interested hardware manufacturers. If you’ve got the skills and an entrepreneurial spirit, we want to see what you can do.
“This transformation is about meeting the surging data demands of our customers as we head into this 5G world,” said Chris Rice, senior vice president, Network Cloud and Infrastructure at AT&T. .”
The cell site gateway router is a high-performance, versatile router. It’s designed to address the changing needs of the backhaul transport requirements as mobile service providers make the transition from legacy technologies toward 5G RAN technologies. It is an open hardware specification that can be coupled with a separate, disaggregated software solution. This creates several advantages:
- It decouples hardware from software, so providers have freedom to choose software implementations that best support their business and operational models.
- It is designed to support a wide range of speeds on the client side including 100M/1G needed for legacy Baseband Unit systems and next generation 5G Baseband Unit systems operating at 10G/25G and backhaul speeds up to 100G.
- It is designed to operate at industrial temperature ranges (-40C to +65C).
- It features the Broadcom Qumran-AX switching chip with deep buffers to support advanced features and QOS.
- It includes a baseboard management controller (BMC) for platform health status monitoring and recovery.
- It includes a powerful CPU for network operating software.
- It has timing circuitry that supports a variety of inputs and outputs to meet the evolving timing requirements and implementations in the 5G technology evolution.
“We’re very excited to be contributing our hardware specification to the Open Compute Project” said Michael Satterlee, vice president of Network Infrastructure and Services at AT&T Labs. “We’ve future-proofed it with high-speed interfaces and density, timing features, Quality of Service capabilities, and a powerful processor. We’re confident other mobile service providers will look at this spec and conclude, like us, that this platform can meet their needs.”
AT&T has been working with several original design manufacturers (ODMs) throughout the requirements development process. We expect several ODMs to submit detailed hardware designs that are compliant with the spec at the upcoming OCP meeting.
AT&T is developing its own network operating system software to control and manage the white box hardware.
“Our product development and quality assurance processes are structured to ensure we deliver a reliable, feature-rich, and secure product into our production network” said Ken Duell, assistant vice president of Packet Edge Development at AT&T Labs. “We take our time and do it right because we know the stakes are high. We’re on track to meet the commitment made earlier this year to begin First Field Applications (FFA) this calendar year and in time refreshing our entire base of over 60,000 cell site routers to this new white box implementation.”
The AT&T software solution is based on the technology acquired through the. “Consistent with our previous announcements to create the Disaggregated Network Operating System (DANOS) open source project, hosted by the Linux Foundation, we are now sorting out which components of the open cell site gateway router NOS we will be contributing to open source.” |
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Green politics is a political ideology that aims for the creation of an ecologically sustainable society rooted in environmentalism, social liberalism, and grassroots democracy.[1] It began taking shape in the western world in the 1970s; since then Green parties have developed and established themselves in many countries across.
Supporters of Green politics, called Greens, share many ideas with the ecology, conservation, environmentalism, feminism, and peace movements. In addition to democracy and ecological issues, green politics is concerned with civil liberties, social justice, nonviolence and tends to support social progressivism. The party's platform is largely considered left in the political spectrum. However, as the 'Green' ideology expanded, there also came into separate existence green movements on the political right in the form of green conservatism and eco-capitalism.
The Green ideology has connections with various other ecocentric political ideologies, including ecosocialism, ecoanarchism, ecofeminism and ecofascism, but to what extent these can be seen as forms of Green politics is a matter of debate.[2]
Adherents to green politics tend to consider it to be part of a 'higher' worldview and not simply a political ideology. Green politics draws its ethical stance from a variety of sources, from the values of indigenous peoples, to the ethics of Gandhi, Spinoza and Uexküll. These people influenced green thought in their advocacy of long-term "seventh generation" foresight, and on the personal responsibility of every individual to make moral choices.
Of course, unease about adverse consequences of human actions on nature predates the modern concept of “environmentalism". Social commentators as far apart as ancient Rome and China complained of air, water and noise pollution.[3]
The philosophical roots of environmentalism can be traced back to enlightenment thinkers such as Rousseau in France and, later, the author and naturalist Thoreau in America. Organised environmentalism began in late 19th Century Europe and the United States as a reaction to the Industrial Revolution with its emphasis on unbridled economic expansion.[4]
“Green politics” first began as conservation some far-right and fascist parties, nationalism has on occasion been tied into a sort of green politics which promotes environmentalism as a form of pride in the "motherland"[5][6] according a minority of authors.[7]."[8] In May 1972, a meeting at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, launched the Values Party, the world's first countrywide green party to contest Parliamentary seats nationally.[9]. (Current Green Party of Canada leader Elizabeth May was the instigator and one of the candidates).).[10]
In Finland, in 1995, the Green League became the first European Green party to form part of a state-level Cabinet. Latvia, Indulis Emsis, leader of the Green party and part of the Union of Greens and Farmers, an alliance of a Nordic agrarian party and a Green party, was Prime Minister of Latvia for ten months in 2004, making him the first Green politician to lead a country in the history of the world. In: overall quality of life.
Some Greens refer to productivism, consumerism and scientism[citation needed] as "grey", as contrasted with "green", economic views. "Grey" implies age, concrete, and lifelessness. will encourage both producers and consumers to make ecologically friendly choices.
Green economics is on the whole anti-globalist. Economic globalization is considered a threat to well-being, which will replace natural environments and local cultures with a single trade economy, termed the global economic monoculture.
Since green economics emphasizes biospheric health, and bioregional democracy.
Green politics on the whole is opposed to nuclear power and the buildup of persistent organic pollutants, supporting adherence to the precautionary principle, by which technologies are rejected unless they can be proven to not cause significant harm to the health of living things or the biosphere. In Germany and Sweden programs have been initiated to shut down all nuclear plants (known as nuclear power phase-out). But, on 5 February 2009, the Swedish Government announced an agreement allowing for the replacement of existing reactors, effectively ending the phase-out policy. And, on 6 September 2010, the German Federal Environment Norbert Röttgen and the Economy Ministers Rainer Brüderle announced an agreement for 12 more years operation of 17 nuclear plants.
In the spirit of nonviolence, Green politics opposes the War on Terrorism and the curtailment of civil rights, focusing instead on nurturing deliberative democracy in war-torn regions and the construction of a civil society with an increased role for women.
Although Greens in the United States "call for an end to the 'War on Drugs'" and "for decriminalization of victimless crimes", they also call for developing "a firm approach to law enforcement that directly addresses violent crime, including trafficking in hard drugs".[12]
Green platforms generally favor tariffs on fossil fuels, restricting genetically modified organisms, and protections for ecoregions or communities. In keeping with their commitment to the preservation of diversity, greens are often committed to the maintenance and protection of indigenous communities, languages, and traditions. An example of this is the Irish Green Party's commitment to the preservation of the Irish Language.[13]..[14].[15] This process is taking place gradually, with online dialogue enabling parties to say where they are up to with this process.[16].[17].[18] Caldonian indigenous leaders, the French Green Party, and the Australian Greens.[19].[20] The four Federations of Green Parties issued a message to FARC.[dead link][21] Ingrid Betancourt was rescued by the Colombian military in Operation Jaque in 2008. However, the efforts of the Green Parties shows their potential to unite and campaign jointly.[22], politics is usually said to include the green anarchism, eco-anarchism,. This has led some on the right to refer to Greens disparagingly as "watermelons" – green on the outside, red on the inside.[23]
Despite this stereotype, some centrist Greens follow more geo-libertarian views which emphasize natural capitalism – and shifting taxes away from value created by labor or service and charging instead for human consumption of the wealth created by the natural.
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March 2014 Trip Notes
Arrival of 20,000 New Refugees From South Sudan
The big news in the Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement is the arrival and processing of 20,000 Dinka and Nuer refugees from South Sudan, in the last ten weeks. They continue to arrive by the thousands. The UN, Office of Prime Minister of Uganda and a number of NGO’s have stepped in to facilitate the process. Michael and Charlie walked around a large part of the settlement seeing temporary tents and the start of construction of mud huts by refugees with resources. With the lack of progress toward peace in South Sudan, the length of stay by the recent arrivals is unknown.
Panyadoli Self Help Secondary School and Scholarships
Michael Anywar and I met with head teacher Lagu and the Board Chairman of Panyadoli Secondary School. We discussed success of the 15 St Bakhita graduates entering Senior 2 and expectations for the 22 graduates starting Senior 1.
Panyadoli enrollment is up by 150, or nearly double, due to recent refugee arrivals from South Sudan. Tuition for these students should be provided by outside agencies, thus temporarily stabilizing the financial situation for Panyadoli Secondary School.
We discussed the need for parents of St Bakhita graduates to form a support group to provide input to the Panyadoli Board and Head Teacher.
Michael and I reviewed our plan to limit the number of scholarships for St Bakhita graduates at Panyadoli. Scholarships for the students in Senior 2 would continue through Senior 4, assuming satisfactory academic performance. Scholarships for students recently starting Senior 1 would be limited to 20 through Senior 4. As long as they achieve at least academic achievement level 3 in final exams. Scholarships to Panyadoli for those presently at St Bakhita who complete P5,6 and 7 at St Bakhita, would be limited to the top performing 5 boys and 5 girls plus others if they achieve level 1. These scholarships are subject to the ability of SFR to raise sufficient funds annually. This policy will be written and shared with the various constituencies in such a way and at such times so as not to reduce motivation of students who may not get the secondary school scholarships from SFR.
While on the Panyadoli campus, Charlie and Michael met with most of the St. Bakhita graduates. The 16 in Senior 2 are a well adjusted group who has settled in to this phase of their education. They again expressed interest in an SFR sponsored school trip. Charlie encouraged them to plan a trip with a cost of not more than 1,250,000 UGS. Students will contribute 30,000 each and SFR will provide the rest. The students committed to present a plan to Charlie by April 6.
Pen Pal Letter Program with Harrison Middle School
Pen pal Letters from HMS were read by some of the teachers with great interest. The letters would be given to students at a convenient time during the next week. Madame Pauline gave Charlie 150 letters to give to HMS students. We also discussed further Skype calls between the schools.
Meeting with St Bakhita PTA President
Charlie and Michael met with Angelo, the president of the PTA. He informed us that due to the unexpected increase in enrollment at the nursery level, the PTA has funded a teacher position and a second guard/property manager. In addition, they have begun to supplement all teacher salaries by $12 per month as agreed in the budget discussions. Due to overcrowding at the lower levels, the PTA is funding the construction of a classroom and modest teacher’s room. The bricks are in place and the roof should be up in a few weeks. Doors, windows and final finish to the classrooms built last year have been delayed until the PTA can raise the funds.
Review of Teacher Files
Charlie, Michael and Head Teacher Justin reviewed the teacher’s personnel files. Five were missing and several were incomplete. Justin agreed to bring them up to date by the end of the term. Charlie met with each of the new teachers and observed them in the classroom. They are a great addition to our dedicated staff.
Review of Financial Records and P-7 Registration and Examinations
Michael and I reviewed his cash summary for January and preliminary records for February. All is in order, but we agreed to more timely coordination to assure consistent records. We also discussed the budget and, based on recommendations of the teachers, registration fees for the students in P-7 will be substituted for sugar in the budget. Registration is necessary for the students to achieve successful completion of primary school and qualify for secondary school. Michael will arrange with Orient Bank to get internet access to bank statements.
We discussed teacher recommendation for monthly examinations for students, at least in P-7. Teachers believe experience with exam taking will lead to better final exams. There is nothing in the budget that teachers are willing to trade for the cost of extra exams. Michael and I had met with Ndugga Henry and he suggested copying and using exams that are published in the Kampala newspaper, in lieu of costly monthly exams. Michael will look into that option. Charlie suggested teachers prepare their own monthly exams, but Michael believes it is beyond many of their capabilities.
Bosco Project Update
Charlie met with Loding Bosco and Soleme for an update on supplying sanitary supplies for female students. They reported success with the distribution for term one and its importance for improving attendance by the girls.
Collecting P-7, Senior 1 and Senior 2 Formal Student Applications
Michael had collected applications for all students who had enrolled, requesting support from SFR for tuition for 2014. Charlie read them noting all had been prepared in the student’s hand. All were accepted on behalf of SFR. Charlie delivered to students, greetings, letters and small stipends from their scholarship supporters.
St. Bakhita Student Newsletter
The teachers agreed to help students to prepare a yearbook type newsletter by the end of 2014. There will be student editors for each department. We hope this will be a good learning experience in addition to sharing the St. Bakhita story with constituents.
Bowdoin College Intern Program and Schedule for 2014
Bowdoin College students have expressed interest in spending an internship at St Bakhita Nursery and Primary School. Their goal is to arrange financing and coordinate goals with SFR. St Bakhita teachers are excited about participating in the program.
Future groups to visit Oct-Nov 2014 and Beyond
Charlie and the teachers discussed issues related to the right number of guests accompanying Charlie to the school. Initially, some teachers offered that any number would be welcome. After further discussion, we decided 6 would be the maximum.
Inventory of Supplies and Books
The assigned teachers organized the educational materials and supplies in the supply room. A written inventory has been started.
P-7 Debate
After class on Friday, two 5 person teams from P-7 had a formal debate. The topic was abolishment of capital punishment at a school. Students of all ages sat the audience and the presenters were well prepared. This weekly event is a fun way to end Friday classes.
Technology Plan
We had several discussions about developing a technology plan for the school. The computers, printer and projector are underutilized due to lack of a local resource. Michael will continue to pursue a solution and resource.
Response to Nancy Austin
Charlie encouraged the teachers to interact with Nancy and follow up on her recommendations for teacher continuing improvement and education. |
James Whale
English director James Whale’s body was found floating in the swimming pool at his home on the 29th May, 1957.
It marked the end of a life plagued latterly by illness and depression, but which had once been one of the brightest shining stars in Hollywood.
Check out our biography of James Whale in Classic Monsters of the Movies issue #3
Born in Dudley, England on the 22nd of July, 1889, Whale moved to Hollywood after serving as a second lieutenant in the first world war. He was captured on the Western Front in Flanders in August 1917 and, while serving over a year as a prisoner of war at Holzminden Camp, passed his time by indulging his love of painting. He also became actively involved as an actor, writer, producer and set-designer in the amateur theatrical productions which took place there, finding them “a source of great pleasure and amusement”.
Upon embarking on his new life in America, Whale earned a steady reputation and made a number of superb films, but it is his four classic horror films, Frankenstein (1931), The Old Dark House (1932), The Invisible Man (1933) and Bride of Frankenstein (1935) for which he is best remembered.
Openly gay, Whale lived the rest of his life in Hollywood, mostly with his longtime companion, producer David Lewis. As the former’s career waned, the latter’s began to take off, and Lewis often worked late hours, leaving Whale home alone, lonely and bored. Lewis bought him a supply of paint and canvasses and Whale re-discovered his love of painting, eventually building a large studio for himself.
Whale’s final professional project was directing Pagan in the Parlour in 1951, a farce about two New England spinsters who are visited by a Polynesian whom their father, when shipwrecked years earlier, had married. The production had a two week premiere in Pasadena, and plans were made to take it to New York, but Whale suggested going to London with it first. Before opening the play in England, he decided to tour the art museums of Europe and, while in France, he renewed his acquaintanceship with former friend and colleague Curtis Harrington, whom he had originally met in 1947. While visiting Harrington in Paris, Whale frequented several gay bars, and at one met a 25 year old bartender called Pierre Foegel. Whale was smitten, and hired Foegel as his chauffeur, but Harrington believed him nothing but “a hustler out for what he could get”.
The two settled into a romantic routine until Whale suffered a TIA; it was a prelude to a much larger stroke for which he was hospitalised, where he was treated for depression with electric shock therapy.
Returning to California in 1952, Whale told Lewis that he planned to bring Foegel over the following year. Devasted, Lewis ended their twenty-three year relationship and moved out of their home, but still cared deeply for Whale, remaining his lifelong friend. Foegel moved in permanently with Whale in 1954, but needing more hospital treatment prompted the director to employ one of the male nurses as his live-in carer, a move which the jealous Foegel scuppered by promptly moving him out again. Whale’s depression and symptoms worsened, and he privately lamented the fact that he had to rely so heavily on others as his mental faculties steadily diminished.
He was aged just 67 when his body was found in his pool on the morning of the 29th May, 1957, and his death was ruled as accidental. However, shortly before his own death in 1987, Lewis revealed that Whale had left a suicide note, which he had withheld in a final act of loyalty, but felt he could not take to his grave with him so decided to set the record straight. It read as follows:’s best for everyone this way.
The future is just old age and illness and pain. Goodbye and thank you for all your love. I must have peace and this is the only way.
Jimmy
James Whale was cremated, and his ashes interred in the Columbarium of Memory at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale. When David Lewis died in 1987, his ashes were interred in a niche across from Whale’s. |
UCLA Cruises Past USC
Feb. 25, 2005
By KEN PETERS
AP Sports Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Aaron Afflalo had 22 points and nine rebounds, and DijonThompson added 17 points and five assists Thursday night to lead UCLA to a90-69 victory over USC.
Michael Fey, the Bruins' 7-foot center, and Thompson, a 6-foot-7 forward,dominated the frontcourt, often getting completely open for dunks against theTrojans' porous defense.
Fey finished with 15 points and eight rebounds.
Heading down the stretch of the season, the Bruins (15-9, 9-7 Pac-10) hopeto finish strongly to enhance their chances of an NCAA tournament bid.
They led their crosstown rivals 49-33 at halftime and extended the lead to30 points in the second half before both teams began substituting freely.
Jeff McMillan led USC (11-16, 4-12) with 17 points and eight rebounds. TheTrojans, last in the conference, also got 11 points from Rory O'Neil.
Fey, getting good position under the basket and good feeds from histeammates for open shots, had 11 first-half points to help UCLA build its16-point lead.
Thompson chipped in with nine points and four assists, and Josh Shipp addednine points for UCLA in the first half. Shipp didn't score in the second half.
Outplaying the Trojans on defense to trigger their offense with fast breaks,the Bruins reeled off a 14-0 string during a four-minute span to take acommanding lead late in the first half.
They had six steals in the opening 20 minutes, including three by Thompson,who added another in the second half.
The Bruins had an easier time of it in the rematch after having to rallyfrom an 18-point halftime deficit in a 72-69 win on Jan. 29. The victorysnapped a four-game losing streak against their crosstown rivals and was UCLA'sfirst on the Trojans' court since 2001.
UCLA leads the all-time series 129-98. |
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Babies can change anyone
This piece in Salon caught my attention yesterday. It’s written by an admittedly un-maternal woman who gives thanks for not getting her tubes tied. She didn’t want children and then surprisingly found herself pregnant and happily parenting. She lists a number of reasons why she and her partner had their son:
We decided to have this baby because I couldn’t go through the grief of another termination. We decided to have it because my partner’s father died and the sense of mortality transformed from a needle falling on glass to a gong. We decided to have this baby because I went to see the first ultrasound at 12 weeks, and they made me listen to the heartbeat, and they said “baby” as if the primordial blob was one, a baby, indeed. We decided to have this baby because my partner secretly changed his mind after watching a friend of his adopt a daughter.
I’m not sure how anyone with a brain reaches adulthood without knowing that a tiny human with a heartbeat is not a primordial blob. That said, the article is a perfect illustration about how a little, helpless blob of a person can wonderfully change the most non-parental, self-centered, dog-preferring couple.
Babies are life-changers — pretty much for the better. ‘Tis the season to remember it.
For those of us who are relatively high on the visually oriented scale, if we don’t see it, it just might not be there…or a baby may not be a baby until we see it. It’s a fish. Or a blob.
I was in my mid-twenties before I had my eyes opened. Granted, these days (and even then) I am not sure how many twenty somethings are really all that “adult,” but still. I am eternally grateful I had my eyes opened before I did anything really, really stupid.
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“…I couldn’t go through with the grief of another termination.” Is there any doubt that natural law is written on our hearts, elsewise what “grief” might this female be describing – surely not the grief of losing a “blob” – perhaps the “grief” of having her pocketbook drained a bit from yet another abortion?
Every woman knows in the core of her being she, when pregnant, carries a child, however brashly mainstream feminists demand that we harden our hearts and minds to parrot that our children are simply “blobs.”
Ladies, when are we going to start thinking for ourselves? Practice self-mastery. Demand dignity for ourselves and our society, each and every one of us at all ages!
Marjorie Murphy Campbell
It IS hard to understand how “anyone with a brain reaches adulthood without knowing” that an abortion kills a human being. But, first, there was a generation of women who embraced the abortions they did not have (and the babies they did have) as the reason for their “inequality” with men – and marketed abortion as a simple procedure which eliminated unwanted “tissue”, like a root canal of sorts. There followed a generation of girls and young women who were sold the product and purpose and invested. Those women, many of whom had multiple abortions, long to validate what they did … I’ve heard a wide range of “explanations” from women of my generation explaining to young women why an “abortion” is “not killing” and they range from lies to bizarre. My favorite is “it’s like a little lightbulb you decide not to turn on.” As Laura and Kathryn point out, the rhetoric simply does not work over time. And it fails completely when women take charge of the dialogue and what “equality” actually means. thanks for the post. |
Archive for June 16, 2009
Predatory TV
Talk about an impulse buy — never mind the magazines at the check-out stand or the packs of gum — how about this little ditty you didn’t know you needed until now?
June 16, 2009 at 10:05 PM
The GOP Turns Its Back on Our Troops
Remember when the only thing we heard from the GOP was “support our troops“?
Gone. Zippo. Per the GOP, the troops are on their own now.
“Big” Protest Outside David Letterman’s Studio?
If you see reports about this, pay attention to the crowd size and/or to whether the report even includes a shot — a wide shot in particular — of the crowd. I’ve read three or four tweets from people who were there that say the “big” protest consisted of, ah, about 20 people.
(I know Fox is hyping this so pay special attention to what they show. They’ll do everything they can to hide the fact that there’s no there there.)
Come On Obama – You Told Us You Were Against This
During the campaign, Obama criticized George Bush for refusing to release the White House visitors log. Now Obama is doing the same thing.
Not feelin’ good about this. Remember “more transparency?”
Conservative-Style Family Values
Republican Senator and potential 2012 presidential candidate John Ensign (R-NV) admits to having an affair with a staffer.
Another holier-than-thou guy who wants to tell us how to live our lives and who gives the impression that he is perfect, bites the dust. Goodbye.
Wear Green
Green is the color of the revolution in Iran. This is what the people are up against:
June 16, 2009 at 10:03 AM |
by Guy Pignolet
From L5 News, March 1980
Five billion years ago, Spaceship Earth won qualification as the third large body orbiting around the Sun. Two billion years later, a sophisticated organization called organic life began to develop rapidly. It was powered by energy of nuclear origin transmitted from the Sun by a wave system: sunlight. Billions of years later again, large amounts of that solar energy were stored in the form of coal, oil and gas, as the residual chemical energy following the death of trees and other living organisms. More recently, one of the most succussful cellular organizations became a preferred support for a higher order system called intelligence, and the combination was called Man. And about two hundred years ago, human beings, who mostly had lived as small separate groups, began to integrate their activities into modern industrial societies. They needed more energy and a greater concentration of energy than could be offered by the direct metabolic chains leading from the Sun to the plants, and to the muscular energy of animals and men.
Developing on fossil energy like a fertilized egg on the stored nutrients, the industrial society has grown till the present state of crisis where easy-to-get hydrocarbons are almost gone. Still, today, no more than a small core of industrial people have gone to great achievements. They are supported by a large number of people known as the industrial nations, closely followed by an even larger number of wanting people who are in a complex process of development and need energy to do so. Thus, even if current political activities may alter the aspect of the energy crisis in different ways, the nature of the crisis will not be changed. It appears to be more closely linked with the long range evolution of human species and Planet Earth than with the specific political or economic systems and beliefs now in operation.
The days of cheap fossil energy are gone. Nuclear fission energy cannot be more than a transitional scheme: fuel supply again is limited, and the question of nuclear waste has not been solved. Turning to real time solar energy and going to outer space where it can be easily harvested appeared feasible to Peter Glaser (1968) with a project for orbital space power satellites. The idea fully developed when it met with Gerard O'Neill's (1974, 1975) concept of space colonies and space industrialization. Since 1975, both ideas have gathered momentum and consideration among industry and government in the United States. Since 1978, the concept of solar power satellites has also won support in Europe and in the USSR.
The energy crisis brings about other prospects for large scale space industrialization, with heavy production of aluminum, iron, silicon, and other products that require large amounts of energy for processing. Metallic ore can be obtained from the Moon surface or from asteriods. It can be processed in high Earth orbit (O'Neill, 1976), and the products can then be used for the construction of space structures, or cast into re-entry bodies to be sent to the surface of the Earth. The processing capacities will eventually be in the order of millions of tons per year.
Asteriods could become an interesting source of materials for building the large space structures needed by the SPSs, the manufacturing centers, and the construction colonies. Research, especially by Eric Drexler (1974, 1975) of MIT and Brian O'Leary (1977a, 1977b) of Princeton, has shown that getting materials from asteriods would have advantages: retrieving asteriods and transferring them to high Earth orbit could be cheaper and also cleaner to the environment than lifting materials from the surface of the Earth. It would be cheaper again, and offer a better choice of materials than mining the Moon (O'Leary, 1977a).
Asteriods can provide raw materials for processing (carbonaceous chondrites can become the main source for water in space). The slag can be used as a radiation shield and as reaction mass for space tugs. The need of materials for the first stages of large scale space industrialization will be within one order of magnitude of one million tons (Driggers and Newman, 1977).
The typical candidates will be chondritic material of various types, have diameters between 50 and 200 meters, and have orbits with low delta-Vs close to the ecliptic plane. Little is known about such objects. It is estimated that objects with return delta-Vs lower than 3 km/sec can be found among the ApolloAmor asteroids (O'Leary, 1977c). Also, with the possibility of using solar sails to retrieve asteroids (Drexler, 1979), objects from known meteor streams could become candidates. They have higher return delta-Vs, in the order of 5 to 10 km/sec, but streams could be rich in asteroids of convenient sizes (Wetherill, 1978). This assumes use of asteroids already conveniently sized, whereas we could conceivably cut chunks of larger ones.
Studies to compare the use of chemical propulsion versus linear electromagnetic mass drivers have been made by O'Leary (1977c) showing that the latter would be far more economical. More recently, advances in the concept of solar sailing have been present by Drexler (1979). High performance solar sails might be less flexible in operation than mass drivers, but they would be competitive for high delta-Vs retrievals.
It appears that at least one other system could be considered for the propulsion of asteroids, using rotary pellet launcher devices (O'Neill. 1977; Heppenheirner, 1977).
Concept of the rotary pellet launcher.
ROTARY LAUNCHER
ARM DIAMETER: 2 CM - 65 CM
MATERIAL: BORON FILAMENT
ROTATION: 2300 RPM
TIP SPEED (escape velocity): 2400 M/SEC
MASS: 10.4 TONS
POWER: 1600 HP
TRANSFER RATE: 13,000 TONS/YEAR
Rotary Pellet Launchers (RPLs) have been shortly contemplated for sending material into space from the surface of the Moon (O'Neill, 1977). They have been also considered as station-keeping devices for lunar material mass catchers (Heppenheimer, 1977). The major inconvenience of RPLs would be poor aiming precision. However, this would be of little consequence in the case of the propulsion of asteroids where exhaust velocity is the main requirement. There would be integration of variations in thrust direction over a long period of time, and corrections would be possible. Since the thrust efficiency varies only like the cosine of the error angle, the effect of variations would be minimal. Centrifugal acceleration and mechanical properties of the rotating arms would possibly be the main limiting factors in performance. Carbon or boron fiber have been proposed as materials for building the rotating arms.
Assuming a system with a capaciy for delivery of 500,000 tons in high Earth orbit, the RPL Reaction System compares with the electromagnetic mass-driver for the cost per delivered kg using mass-driver data given by O'Leary (1977c).
A RPLRS might have several advantages over a linear electromagnetic mass-driver. It is not possible to have a full operational test on a linear mass-driver until the full length of 200 meters is built in space. RPLs will he modular, and a single RPL can be built and pretested on Earth, carried by the Shuttle with minimal orbital assembly requirements, and undergo early full operational tests. Developing and testing the RPLRS is likely to require a much smaller initial investment than for the mass driver. A cluster of RPLs will be necessary, reducing the possibility of a general failure, and decreasing the cost of subsequent units after qualification of the first device. Once large quantities of mass reaction material will be available in the Earth-Moon environment where large scale space industrialization is considered, RPLs would possibly become convenient propulsion systems for space tugs of limited size and range.
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Guy Pignolet, a member of the Space Studies Institute, presented the original of this article at the September 1979 International Astronautical Federation meeting. |
A political action committee connected to the Environmental Defense Fund dropped a cool $1.7 million for an anti-Trump ad buy in the Tampa Bay area.
The purchase will bring a commercial, "Hoax" — an indictment of the president's inaction on the looming environmental crisis of climate change — to screens throughout Tampa, a crucial city in a crucial swing state in a crucial election.
The ad loops Trump's infamous labeling of climate change as a "hoax."
"Florida's health and economy can't afford another four years of Donald Trump," said EDF Action President Joe Bonfiglio. "He puts polluters first, ignores science, and thinks climate change is a joke."
This is the first time that that the EDF and its EDF Action Votes campaign arm is involving itself in a presidential campaign, all because of "Trump’s anti-science and anti-environmental agenda, which has been disastrous for the planet and public health."
It's a difficult accusation against Trump to refute, considering the president has stated it so often, like in this 2012 Tweet which remains on his timeline:
The concept of global warming was created by and for the Chinese in order to make U.S. manufacturing non-competitive.— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 6, 2012
The Tampa Bay Times reported EDF Action's research found the environmental theme of the ad resonates even more strongly in the Tampa Bay area than ones about Trump’s mishandling of the coronavirus pandemic.
That may be surprising, considering all of the other heinous things Trump does and says, and that a 2019 poll by the Associated Press concluded almost 70 percent of Americans said "they would not pay as little as $10 a month to reduce rising temperatures." But Trump's climate change ignorance will likely impact Florida the hardest, and with heat waves expected for the rest of the year, it will be on the mind of Floridians.
Though we are hardly a progressive state on climate change, with Florida lawmakers trying and failing repeatedly to mass a 100-percent clean energy mandate by 2050, reports confirm that Florida is already very screwed. Even business leaders like Disney CEO Bob Iger have even quit the president's advisory council over Trump's withdrawal from Paris Climate Accord, while children have sued then-Gov. Rick Scott over inaction.
If the new message hurts Trump's reelection chances in Florida, maybe it will finally convince younger state Republicans, the ones who "aren't so much in denial," to finally take serious action statewide.. |
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Application deadline in 12 days: Thursday 7 Jul 2022 at 23:59 UTCOpen application form
Contract
This is a National Consultant contract. More about National Consultant contracts.
Background
The LHSP “Lebanon Host Communities Support Programme”, is a multi-year broadly platform promoting social stability, inclusion, leadership of communities and working on an ‘Area Based Development Programme’ (acting at municipal and cluster level) providing capital investments, one which targets specific geographical areas characterized by a complex development problem through a conflict sensitive integrated, inclusive, participatory, and horizontal-vertical flexible approach that generate a Local Action Plan. LHSP is conducting pilot activity in 2 Unions of Municipalities, namely Al Bouhayra Union in Bekaa Governorate and Bcharre Union in North Lebanon Governorate within the local governance capacities development to better address the crisis in their communities. The project will add several governance elements to the existing LHSP programme’s implementation model, with a view to (objective) “improve building trust between communities and local governments”, improving impact and sustainability and enhancing the overall effectiveness of local governments in selected areas in Lebanon to service their constituents at this critical time. Within a batch of several activities required, the UNDP is looking to support the 2 Unions of Bouhayra & Bcharre in developing a website for each, to enhance transparency and access to information. The website should serve as a platform for the community members and local NGOs, CBOs and CSOs, since it is a crucial element in curbing city level corruption as it gives citizens access to relevant information, increases citizen engagement with the government. Furthermore, under another intervention LHSP aims to support Baalbek-Hermel Governorate in developing a website to enhance collaboration/communication and information sharing. The website should act as a hub for the Governorate, unions and municipalities, tourists, citizens, and beneficiaries whereby it will serve as a guide for users to view all information related to the Governorate.
Duties and Responsibilities
The evaluation should employ a combination of qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods and instruments to conduct a coherent evaluation of the projects. The evaluator shall follow a participatory, consultative, and interactive approach to ensure close engagement with the UNDP team, the implementing partners, in addition to direct beneficiaries, both men and women.
Suggested methodological tools and approaches that should include but not limited to:
- Documents/desk review
- Interviews and meetings; including semi-structured interviews, key informant interviews and focus group discussions
- Surveys and questionnaires
- Data review and analysis
- Other methods; observational visits, focus group discussions, outcome harvesting, etc. (optional)
The evaluation should be done taking into consideration the gender and human rights lens. The stakeholders include but are not limited to: beneficiaries (i.e. SMEs, implementing partner, Local Authorities, stakeholders and UNDP-LHSP project team.
Minimum evaluation criteria
The evaluation should, at a minimum include the following desired evaluation criteria and below are the suggested associated guiding questions:
Criteria
Question(s)
Relevance/Coherence
- To what extent was the project in line with other national development plans, the current context, and the priorities that were identified in the assessment?
Efficiency
- What have been the key results and changes attained for men, women, vulnerable groups (including persons with disabilities) and entities?
- In which areas has the project had greatest achievements? Why and what have been the supporting factors? How can the project build on or expand these achievements?
- Is the project in line with the value for money criteria?
Effectiveness
- To what extent has progress been made towards outcome achievement?
- What has been the UNDP contribution to the observed change?
- Which geographical areas and areas of intervention are the most relevant and strategic for UNDP to scale up or consider going forward?
Sustainability
- To what extent will target men, women, vulnerable persons and entities benefit from the project interventions in the medium and long term?
- To what extent will financial and economic resources be available at the local level to sustain the benefits achieved by the project?
Minimum geographical scope
The impact evaluation should be conducted in Tripoli area
Sampling minimum standards
To ensure data saturation from the qualitative data collected in this impact analysis, at least three individual interviews – such as key informant interviews or semi-structured interviews – shall be conducted with each distinct group of respondents with shared characteristics selected for this study. Similarly, at least two Focus Group Discussions shall be conducted with each distinct group of respondents with shared characteristics. In addition, and for any qualitative data collected from project beneficiaries, there shall be comparison groups at least for gender (male and female) and nationality.
Random sampling shall be used when collecting quantitative data with at least a 95% confidence level. The level of standard error shall be proposed by the bidder. The bidder shall also propose any clustering of the sample in line with the guidance outlined in the WHO document[1].
Proposed methodology
The consultant shall propose the methodological tools and approaches and number of data collection per activity that are necessary to meet the objectives of this evaluation. The final methodological approach including interview schedule, field visits and data to be used in the impact analysis will be finalized in the inception report and fully discussed and agreed between UNDP, key stakeholders, and the evaluator.
Evaluation Ethics
This evaluation should follow the ‘Ethical Guidelines for Evaluation’[2]. The bidder should safeguard the rights and confidentiality of information providers, interviewees, and stakeholders through measures to ensure compliance with legal and other relevant codes governing collection of data and reporting on data. The bidder should also ensure security of collected information before and after the evaluation and protocols to ensure anonymity and confidentiality of sources of information where that is expected. The information knowledge and data gathered in the evaluation process shall also be solely used for the evaluation and not for other uses with the express authorization of UNDP and partners.
Reporting
The consultant shall make sure to share progress related to the impact analysis on weekly basis as per the agreement as well as the raw data, data analysis, sources, and final reports. The Consultant will also provide logistical, administrative, and financial information as needed. The reporting template will be developed in direct coordination with UNDP.
WORK PLAN
In the proposal, the consultant is requested to provide a preliminary proposed project work plan covering all the activities described in Section D (a GANTT chart showing detailed list of tasks, duration and schedule per task, list of similar works conducted, professional references, and allocated resources per task shall be included in the bid.
Upon contract award, UNDP shall be provided with a revised project work plan, 2 weeks after contract signature. Once approved, the new plan shall be adopted and shall form the basis for project evaluation and monitoring.
DELIVERABLES
The following two deliverables are requested for this evaluation:
Deliverable 1:
- Final project work plan, timeline, proposal and methodology that are in line with the points outlined in this document for revision and approval by UNDP.
- The work plan shall be a Gantt chart as per section VI of this document.
- The timeline shall be in line with the table at the end of this section and use days as units.
- The proposal and methodology shall include at the very least the minimum requirements and shall be in line with the standards outlined in sections III and IV of this document. They shall also provide a tentative outline of the contents of the final report.
- The methodology shall expand on the evaluation criteria and questions from section III.
- The methodology shall clearly describe the final methodological tools and approaches, data collection and data analysis activities as well as the proposed data sources for each proposed evaluation questions.
- Submission of compendium of documents reviewed
- The compendium shall include a list of the documents that were used to formulate the proposal and methodology and why they were deemed significant; this includes the guidance documents referenced in this document, namely the UNEG Evaluation Ethical standards
- The compendium shall clearly outline how and which elements of each document influenced the proposal and methodology
3-Submission of detailed guiding evaluation questions.
- The detailed guiding evaluation questions shall be in line with the main purpose of the impact analysis which is to analyze the impact in order to inform future project activities.
- Each question shall be clearly linked to the suggested data collection tools, data sources, and samples from the next point and this shall be presented in a table with at least the following column headers: evaluation criteria, evaluation questions, sub-evaluation questions, data sources, data collection tool (per data source), sample size.
4-Submission of suggested data collection tools and data collection and analysis plan for revision and approval by UNDP.
- The suggested data collection tools, data sources, and sample size shall be in line with the proposed methodology.
- This shall include the rationale for selection of the tools, sources, and sample size including the consultations with stakeholders regarding best practices and the references upon which the suggestions were based.
- The data collection and analysis plan shall be a Gantt chart with days as units and include a RACI matrix outlining the responsibilities of all stakeholders in the data collection and analysis processes.
- The document shall outline how the impact analysis being evaluated will serve to inform future project activities.
- The work plan, timeline, proposal and methodology shall be harmonized.
Deliverable 2: Submission of data collected and analyzed, final draft report, key points for discussions during stakeholder meeting, and final report integrating feedback from stakeholder meeting for revision and approval by UNDP.
1.List of data collected, indicating its source and methodology of collection, in addition to the data analysis This includes the collection of all qualitative and quantitative data as per the data collection plan in the previous deliverable.
- This includes data entry, transcription, and translation as necessary as well as data cleaning.
- Both the raw data and the clean version that was used for analysis purposes shall be submitted to UNDP
- The analysis shall be clearly done in according with the data analysis plan in the previous deliverable.
2.Submission of draft final report for revision and approval by UNDP
- The draft final report shall at the very least include the following sections: executive summary, background and introduction, methodology, challenges and limitations, results from quantitative and qualitative data, findings, and recommendations to inform future activities
- The sections of the draft final report shall be in line which what was proposed under Deliverable
3.Submit stakeholders’ recommendations for scale-up and future activities.
- The key findings from the draft final report shall be shared with key stakeholders for their feedback and a meeting shall be conducted to discuss and integrate their feedback into the final report.
- The consultant shall prepare the key points that will be discussed in the meeting and submit them to UNDP prior to the meeting for suggestions, approval, and modifications.
- The key points shall be shared with stakeholders prior to the meeting to enable productive discussions throughout the meetings.
- The consultant shall make notes of stakeholders’ feedback in the meeting and follow up as needed
- The consultant shall integrate stakeholders’ feedback in the report in coordination with and following approval from UNDP.
4.Submission of final report to UNDP.
- The final report shall include the revisions and suggestions to the draft report in addition to the outputs from the key stakeholders meeting, furthermore, the final report shall include recommendations and lessons learned based on the application of the platform and for future related interventions .
5.Submission of Final presentation of the findings to UNDP
Competencies
All requested deliverables shall be written and submitted in Englis
Required Skills and Experience
I. Academic Qualifications:
- A master’s degree in social sciences, business management, data analysis, project management, or equivalent;
II. Years of experience:
- Five (5) years’ of relevant experience in the project’s evaluation consultancy field
- The Consultant Has managed two similar projects in nature and complexity to the project stated in this TOR such as impact analysis
III. Technical experience:
- Solid experience in the project evaluation, impact analysis - Proven experience in working in remote areas and communities. - familiar with the local context, understanding of and ability to relate with a specific culture/religion,etc.
IIV. Competencies:
- All requested deliverables shall be written and submitted in English.
Note :
The application must include all of the following Mandatory documents:- Please refer to the link : to reach the above documents
- P11,
- Technical Proposal****,
- Annex 3 (Offerors Letter) and
- Financial proposal |
Education, as is the case with every aspect of our society, has witnessed a seismic transformation triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Within the first few weeks of its eruption widespread lockdowns and school closures were enforced resulting in an unprecedented disruption in the way education is being delivered. In-person learning and teaching were immediately replaced by synchronous and asynchronous modes of course delivery. Homes became the the new workspaces where learning takes place.
Now that the rates of infection are receding worldwide with more and more people being vaccinated, we can finally discern glimpses of light at the end of the tunnel. Schools in several countries, if not planning to open their doors back soon, have already welcomed back students and teachers. However, as the pandemic storm is weathering away, educational scholars and pedagogues have already started contemplating the future landscape of education, debating what might be termed the post-pandemic pedagogy.
The prefix post carries connotations of radical change and transformation. It implies a movement away from a previous state to a new different one. Admittedly, pre-pandemic education will definitely not be dissimilar to the post-pandemic one. Here are some reasons in favour of this metamorphosis.
The post-pandemic pedagogy is marked by a strong presence of digitality. It is true that online modes of instruction were already in vogue way before the outbreak of the COVID-19 but then discussions within education circles were mainly focused on the efficacy of technology in education. Now, after the mass exodus to the virtual world or what is called e-migraiton, technology becomes a central player in the pedagogical equation. Even for those die-hard techno-pessimists who resist any change they know deep down that technology becomes their own window into the world.
Instruction in the post-pandemic pedagogy certainly includes hybrid approaches that accommodate both in-person and virtual modes of course delivery. Blended learning and Flipped learning are concepts that were established before the COVID-19 era but they have now acquired renewed significance and salience. The ability to design courses that respond to the exigencies of both physical and virtual learning has already become an essential skill in a technology-enhance environment.
The success of the post-pandemic pedagogy requires a stronger parental engagement. Parents are emphatically required to bypass the traditional roles of monitoring and supervising to engaging in more active and meaningful ways in creating the right learning environment at home. With a significant part of education going online, it becomes easier than anytime before for parents to take part in the management of their kids learning. They can take part in online discussions with teachers and school community, track their kids progress, exchange ideas and feedback with members of the community, and partake in the decision making process regarding the design and development of curricular materials.
Finally, in post-pandemic pedagogy, technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) is foregrounded. TPACK refers to the professional knowledge needed to effectively carry out educational tasks using technology. The concept of TPACK was advanced by Mishra and Koehler based on Lee Shulman's categorization of teacher knowledge. Shulman's (1987) initial categorization contained content knowledge (CK), pedagogical content knowledge (PCK), and general pedagogical knowledge (GPK). Mishra and Koehler added the technological dimension to the mix. Thriving in a post-pandemic pedagogy calls for a strong grounding in TPACK. Teachers and educators are to develop interdisciplinary digital competencies that can be applied in teaching across various school subjects. |
Pacific Northwest Evergreen Shrubs
Many evergreen shrubs grow in the varying climate of the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Some shrubs thrive in the wet, temperate climate of the coastal areas, while others prefer the dry conditions east of the Cascade Mountains. Growing native Pacific Northwest evergreen shrubs can add year-round color to the garden while also providing food and shelter for native wildlife.
Oregon Grape
The evergreen shrub Oregon grape (Mahonia aquifolium) grows up to 6 feet tall. Year-round, this shrub bears holly-like, shiny, prickly leaves. The new foliage emerges with a bronze tint and matures to a dark green with bluish-green undersides before turning burgundy in the fall. In spring and summer, clusters of yellow flowers, followed by bluish purple fruits add accents of color to the foliage. The fruits can remain on the shrub throughout the fall, but are often eaten by birds. Native to open woods and shrub lands of the Pacific Northwest, Oregon grape grows best in moist or dry, acidic, well-drained soil. Plant in light shade in a location protected from winter winds and sun in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 7. Oregon grape is resistant to rust diseases that affect other plants in the Mahonia genus.
- Many evergreen shrubs grow in the varying climate of the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.
- Some shrubs thrive in the wet, temperate climate of the coastal areas, while others prefer the dry conditions east of the Cascade Mountains.
Pacific Rhododendron
The stiff branches of Pacific rhododendron (Rhododendron macrophyllum) reach between 6 and 12 feet tall and hold dark green, leathery leaves. In spring, clusters of pink, bell-shaped flowers bloom in a range of shades, from light pink to dark rosy purple. Pacific rhododendron grows wild in the woodlands of the Cascade Mountains and the coastal regions of Washington, Oregon and California and enjoys moist, acidic soil. Provide this shrub with sun or partial shade in USDA zones 7 through 9.
Kinnikinnick
Kinnikinnick (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) grows wild in sandy locations across much of the United States, including the Pacific Northwest. This evergreen shrub typically only grows up to 12 inches tall, but spreads to 15 feet wide, making it a suitable ground cover. The twisted reddish branches bear glossy, dark green leaves and light pink flowers in spring. Summer brings large, bright or dark red berries. Kinnikinnick grows well in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8 when planted in sandy, acidic soil and full or partial sun.
- The stiff branches of Pacific rhododendron (Rhododendron macrophyllum) reach between 6 and 12 feet tall and hold dark green, leathery leaves.
Oregon Boxwood
Reaching between 1 and 3 feet tall, Oregon boxwood (Paxistima myrsinites) features thick, upright, reddish branches that contrast with the glossy, dark green leaves. Inconspicuous yellowish green or maroon flowers give the plant a hazy appearance in late spring and early summer. Oregon boxwood performs best in USDA zones 5 through 7 when provided with morning sun and afternoon shade. Native to rocky cliffs and coniferous forests in higher elevations, this shrub tolerates moderately dry soil, once established. Provide regular water during the first year or two.
References
- Oregon State University Extension Service: Native Shrubs Can Be Leafy, Evergreen and Drought Tolerant
- “Native Trees, Shrubs, & Vines”; William Cullina; 2002
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- Like all prominent figures, the Kardashians are hated and loved, as well as emulated and despised.
- In addition to informing perceptions of motherhood, the Kardashians have had a huge impact on perceptions of womanhood and notions of beauty.
- The show may be ending but the Kardashians will certainly continue make headlines.
The Kardashians, particularly Kim, have been at the centre of cultural debates and controversies for 13 years. Like all important figures, they are hated and loved, respected and mocked, emulated and despised. They have influenced major contemporary debates and will leave a lasting and complicated legacy of social change.
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When the show first aired in late 2007, the world was introduced to a family of six women and two men, headed up by self-titled “Momager”, Kris Jenner. The family is a matriarchy — and many critics dislike this intensely.
Kris is repeatedly characterised as a kind of wicked witch, exploiting her children for her gain. But her presentation as a strong matriarch and businesswoman is an important part of the Kardashian legacy. As the seasons rolled out, men became less and less important to the storylines. Now, each sister except Kendall has embraced motherhood and, as their partners and husbands have come and in some cases gone, they continue this matriarchal power in their own families.
Kylie Jenner, the youngest, chose to become a single mother at 20, and in the same year emerged as a business mogul via her Kylie Cosmetics brand, with a net worth of $900 million (about R14.8 billion). (She was named youngest self-made billionaire by Forbes but that has since changed.)
READ MORE: Did Kylie Jenner lie about being a billionaire? Forbes revelations, forgery claims, her response
The pairing of single motherhood and great financial success – two statistically contradictory things – sends a radical message about motherhood and autonomy.
Since the show began, many new little Kardashians have appeared. These offspring have helped to normalise modes of conception not normally discussed publicly via what popular culture academic Kim Allen calls “mediated maternity”. This is the media focus on celebrity pregnancy and birth via images and stories.
Kim and Kourtney Kardashian have given birth on television, and Kim’s youngest children came about via surrogate. Khloé Kardashian has frozen her eggs and Kylie Jenner planned motherhood independent of marriage or even partnering at the age of 20.
The Kardashian body
As well as changing perceptions of what it means to be and become a mother, the family has had a huge impact on perceptions of womanhood – particularly notions of beauty.
The global idea of the “perfect” mainstream woman’s body was, until recently, narrowed (although not limited) to tall, stick-thin, blonde and white. This ideal was impossible for most women to emulate.
READ MORE: Kim Kardashian criticised for dressing dark-skinned model in black face mask for 'nude' SKIMS promo
Now, in 2020, the pendulum of perception has swung away from that and rests firmly on a more curvaceous archetype of womanliness. Along with Jennifer Lopez and Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian has certainly been a leading driver of this change – not so much by advocating it but by embodying it.
From the very beginning of the show, Kim was proud of her butt and breasts. The media scholar Alexandra Sastre has written that Kim’s body is “a site where both her ‘realness’ and artificiality lie” – the realness coming from her natural curves, the artificiality from her embrace of various glamorous enhancements.
Although they may have changed body ideals, trying to closely emulate the Kardashians’ bodies and faces can still be oppressive. Their looks have dramatically morphed over the years and this promotes its own damaging ideals.
The Kardashian body style, in its current form, is difficult to achieve without continual grooming, dieting and gym work, as well as various plastic surgeries. While, in some ways, it is perhaps more accessible, it too has created unrealistic body ideals and pressure to emulate the trademark skinny waist, big butt body ideal.
That said, fashion and beauty academic Gemma Cobb has noted that Kendall Jenner, the supermodel sister, is lauded for her thinness and compared favourably to her sisters.
READ MORE: 10 new beauty brands and ranges launched by the Kardashian/Jenner sisters in 2019 alone
Social media queens
Much of the Kardashians’ ability to shape perceptions of beauty have been bolstered by their adept use of platforms like Instagram. They were early adopters of social media and have amassed millions of followers, to the point where the television show now plays second string to their Insta feeds.
They were at the forefront of making social media our most important communication tool and their brands are envied by the business world. Kylie’s is particularly notable, as she was able to leverage her huge Instagram following (nearly 190 million) into a successful beauty empire – with nearly every product becoming an almost-instant sellout.
The show may be ending but the Kardashians will certainly continue to dominate cultural conversations. Kim, in particular, will keep making headlines, but maybe not the ones most expected, as other recent news shows.
Kim has become a strong advocate for criminal justice reform. She has used her influence to gain direct access to Trump and start conversations about reforming the incarceration system. Most notably she helped several women get their sentences commuted. She is also studying for a law degree and plans to set up her own law firm.
While her husband is the one currently running for office, it is not such a far-fetched idea that she too one day will enter the political arena. The U.S. currently has a reality star for president, and Kim K is certainly far more qualified, liked, aware of social issues, and connected to contemporary concerns than the incumbent.
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It is well known to provide a slat assembly comprising a slat connected to a plurality of tracks mounted on a fixed wing structure. The tracks are moveable relative to the fixed wing between an extended position in which the slat is deployed, and a stowed position, in which the slat is stowed on the fixed wing leading edge. The assembly typically comprises actuators for moving the tracks (for example by way of a rack and pinion connection). The shape of the tracks defines the position of the slat as it is deployed; the tracks may be a number of different shapes but are typically arcuate to define an arced forward and downward movement as the slat is deployed.
The tracks are connected to the slat, by a joint (sometimes referred to as a knuckle joint). In a known design (shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 and discussed in more detail in due course), a first track is connected to the slat by a master joint and a second, parallel, track is connected to the slat by a sub-master joint. Both the master and sub-master joints comprise links connecting the rear of the slat to their associated track. The links are mounted on spherical bearings such that the slat assembly is able to accommodate small changes to the slat geometry or position (for example bending or twisting) caused by, for example, aerodynamic loading.
The actuators used to move the slat are extremely robust and have met all the airworthiness requirements to date, but new airworthiness requirements may now require failure of an actuator to be considered. In the event of this theoretical failure of an actuator, only one of the tracks might be driveable between an extended and stowed position. In the above-mentioned slat assembly, the spherical bearings can accommodate a very small scale rotation of the slat, but under any substantive differential movement of the tracks (which would otherwise cause skew of the slat), the links would begin to interfere with the lugs on the slat/track and excessive loads may be generated. This would prevent the working track from continuing to operate without risking damage or failure of the joint.
Detection systems, to detect the misalignment of slats and to shut down the slat actuators in the event of misalignment, have been suggested. For example, EP0726201 describes an arrangement which detects when the slat becomes skewed beyond normal limits established for normal structural and thermal misalignments, and which stops further movement of the slats. By way of another example, EP 1088753 describes a skew detection system in which a control computer is arranged to shut down operation of the slat if the slat becomes skewed by more than a predetermined value. These detection systems can be complex. The detection systems also introduce a potential risk because in the event that the detection system malfunctions, the pilot may be able to continue to operate the slat assembly and thereby cause damage to the assembly. |
In my most recent podcast, I interviewed my friend, the successful makeup artist Mila Thomas. Her journey has been unbelievable, and entirely organic. Slowly picking up her artistry and skills, and letting inspiration lead her to where she is now. She didn’t intend to go into that profession. She had no expectation or vision of the level of success she would achieve. Mila worked hard, but she let her dreams be the guide.
Her story is the perfect example of how unpredictable our dreams can be. What began as a part-time, temporary arrangement turned out to be her passion. And she has cultivated a wildly successful career. Imagine if she had ignored her calling because it wasn’t a part of the original plan. If you haven’t heard her episode yet, then I highly recommend you tune in.
Follow your dreams
Since childhood we’ve been hearing the phrase “follow your dreams”. As we get older, it’s easy to ignore that mentality. It’s childlike, right? But once you get a handle on life, or can at least take care of yourself, it starts to make a comeback.
Following your dreams isn’t always an easy road to stay on. Anything could set you on a detour that gets you where you need to be. If you run into something that makes you happy, you should grab it! Forget any fear of failure and let your dreams come to you. I don’t even want to imagine where I would be if I didn’t let my fitness inspiration take the wheel… And that is true for a lot of successful people.
In a perfect world, we would all know exactly what we want to do with our lives at any point in time. Unfortunately, this is not the case (as you know). There are so many paths that we are able to take. How could we know which one would make us happiest or the most fulfilled? Unless you’ve tried everything, it’s hard to tell.
And just to make things harder, our dreams evolve over time! But don’t worry.
Keep your eyes open to opportunity
We experiment with new hobbies to find goals worth working towards. There have been points in my life where things felt stale and I couldn’t paint a picture with an exciting future. Believe it or not, this is a blessing in disguise.
As you reach little milestones or achieve mini short-term goals, you will find yourself in a new place with a different perspective. This is where opportunities are born. Where you can reevaluate which step to take next or redefine your goals. Maybe you’re still working towards a BIG goal, but now you have a better idea of how to get there. Or maybe you’ve found a new passion to pursue. Switching divisions or increasing your bench press, for example.
Opportunity can come in surprising forms, and it can be too easy to miss if you are not looking out for it. I can relate to this, and I’m sure you can too.
Give yourself the some flexibility
I absolutely love my lifestyle. Although it might look extreme to an outsider, it is exactly where my dreams led me. As a bikini fitness competitor, there are times when I do nothing but train and diet. But when competition season is over, I allow myself to embrace life and indulge. Why? Because it makes me happy! And, I’ve earned it!
Whatever it is. From a trip to London to a bottle of wine, I need to give myself time to break away and live. Outside of the confinements of my goals and dreams. That is where I can grow and find more ways to enjoy life.
This balance has been crucial to my success. And making time to indulge with friends and family makes the rigorous training plans worth every minute.
Watch them grow
You have your dreams in mind and you don’t want to let them slip away. So how can you keep them alive?
Creating little goals to work towards is the best way to let those dreams thrive. A little internal competition helps you build the vision of exactly what you want, and give you motivation to work towards the next goal. Always moving closer to unimaginable success, because, let’s face it, you are capable of much more than you give yourself credit for.
Challenge yourself, push yourself past what you had original thought was possible, but don’t let any little failures get you down. We all have good days and bad days. But success is rewarded to those who take all the lessons they can get and push past the failures.
In other words, we wish we knew then what we know now. We can’t control what we knew then, but don’t limit how much you can know now. Starting with where you could be if you follow your dreams.
Until the next post, keep living the fashionably fit life!
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HOUSTON -- Houston Texans linebacker Mario Williams is out for the season after tearing a pectoral muscle in Sunday's 25-20 loss to Oakland.
Coach Gary Kubiak said Williams will go on injured reserve and undergo surgery in the next week.
Williams appeared to be hurt while sacking Jason Campbell with about five minutes left in the first quarter. He walked to the locker room on his own, and was on the sideline in the second half, wearing a T-shirt and shorts.
Williams, the top overall pick in the 2006 draft, moved from defensive end to outside linebacker this season in new coordinator Wade Phillips' 3-4 alignment. He was growing more comfortable with the role each week, and had five sacks and a forced fumble before the injury.
"I feel so bad for Mario, because he's such a heck of a player," Kubiak said Monday. "He had really taken to the position he's playing. He was improving every day in practice, improving in every game. I'd never seen him so upbeat about what was going on."
The Texans (3-2) play at Baltimore (3-1) on Sunday, and Williams isn't their only injury concern.
Quarterback Matt Schaub has a sore throwing shoulder and a thigh bruise, and fullback James Casey left Sunday's game with a strained pectoral muscle. Kubiak said both players are "day to day."
Right guard Mike Brisiel left Sunday's game with injuries to his ankle and knee, and Kubiak said he will be re-evaluated on Wednesday.
The Texans were already playing without star receiver Andre Johnson, who injured his right hamstring in last week's win over Pittsburgh. Kubiak said Johnson is no longer sore after a minor procedure last Tuesday, but he couldn't say if Johnson could be ready in time for Sunday's game against the Ravens.
"His rehab has picked up," Kubiak said, "so we'll see where he's at each day."
The loss of Williams is a major blow to a defense that had showed vast improvement from last season. |
An Overview of Asset-Based Lending Solutions
Cash flow problems can be difficult to predict when your small business is in its first few years. You might have extra capital in the budget, only to be hit with several surprise expenses one after the other. If you aren’t careful, your company could go under fast. This is why it can be useful to build a plan for these possible obstacles. One way business owners prepare is by using asset-based lending services. This is a fast and flexible solution that can prove advantageous when you require a boost to your cash flow.
What Is ABL?
As the name suggests, ABL is a financing service where funding is secured by way of an asset. There are several different ways to go about using this option. For some business owners, a loan secured through collateral is best when a lump-sum payment is needed. For others, a line of credit based around an asset can be a perfect way to always have access to available capital when sudden expenses arise. No matter which option you select, there are pros and cons to both of these solutions.
The Advantages of Asset-Based Lending Solutions
You can expect several benefits to exploring this type of financing. For most loans available to business owners, eligibility is determined by factors like credit score and other indicators of financial responsibility. With ABL solutions, a business can receive a line of credit or loan by simply offering an asset of value. You can use collateral ranging from invoices to equipment to real estate, depending on the amount you will require. Since these loans are easy to secure with bad credit and quick to obtain, many business owners rely on ABL options to get through difficult periods.
Final Considerations of ABL
Before you take out a loan or line of credit using collateral, you need to make sure you understand all of your options. For some business owners, a failure to read over the fine print can result in unexpected fees down the line. Carefully budget for all of your payments from the start and it can make it much easier to handle what is expected of you. Finally, be sure to look at all possible financing services to see if you are using the most appropriate fit for your needs.
When you need to stimulate cash flow, it can be helpful to understand the financing solutions at your disposal. Consider asset-based lending solutions and determine if this is a good fit for the needs of your company. |
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They lease the land for free because they help out at the eco-village; when they die their home and most of its contents will.
refinance to take out equity If you have enough equity in your home, you may be able to refinance to take cash out. Taking cash out means refinancing your home with a larger loan amount. Your new loan pays off your existing loan, and you get to pocket the difference.
My daughter wants to buy a manufactured home and put it on my fiance's. onto title, and essentially put the land at risk with this type of loan..
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – south african mobile phone operator Vodacom Group <VODJ.J> will spend more than 9 billion rand.
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Buying a mobile, AKA manufactured, home with an FHA loan is different. Often, the land value will increase, making the overall value stay the.
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I have also found local credit union that lists specifically that they finance manufactured homes (if on land owned by the same owner). Mortgage.
Chattel mortgage is a loan arrangement in which an item. Chattel mortgages are frequently used to finance mobile homes that are situated on leased land, as well as certain types of business.
Buying a mobile home: loan options. If you decide to finance the cost of your mobile home or land, the rules are a bit different from those for standard single-family homes.. For a new single-wide.
They still owe more than $39,000 on the home and land, which were valued. Clayton Homes encouraged them to steer buyers to finance with Clayton's.. of Jim Clayton's bank, housed in a Clayton-built manufactured home.
home equity loans bank of america Through a home equity loan modification or a HELOC modification, you may be able to arrange more affordable home equity loan or home equity line of credit payments. find out if home equity assistance may be an option for you. |
The bonobo genome and rewinding the tape of life a bonobo looks like a sleeker “linking genetic features to these traits would be immensely interesting. This finding commands attention because the bonobo shares more than 98 percent of our genetic profile traits that are observed in bonobo society lacks. The bonobo genome compared with the chimpanzee and relationship with the chimpanzee and human genomes the genetic basis of. Justification and rationale for investigating structural pursuing the characteristics that of chimpanzee and bonobo population genetics. English i honors january 31 2013 different faces- similar dna: humankind’s closet relative the bonobo most people wonder at one time in their life or another if we, the human species, are. Scientists have mapped the genetic code for the bonobo 'hippie chimp' genome may shed light on our dark side sharing some traits with just bonobos and other. Scientists decode the genetics of the bonobo bonobo's genetic code the non-conceptive sexual behaviour is a trait that is certainly shared.
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ezPreloader Component v2.0ezPreloader v2.0 DocumentationDocumentation:
Welcome to the ezPreloader_v2.0 component.
A light weight, easy to use, full customizable preloader component.
This component makes use of the MovieClipLoader(): class, and along with letting you set a number of physical parameters (to control its look), you can also define the content you want to load (loadSource) and where you want to load it (loadTarget).
Those are basically the only two parameters that are REQUIRED for the component to work. The rest are optional
Because this component uses the MovieClipLoader(); class, it also allows us to make use of the listener/callBack functions. This is great for basing other actions or functions depending on the current state of the content being downloaded. The returned data from these callBacks helps power the ezPreloader_v2.0 conponent and is also passed onto any custom callback functions you may want to register and ustilize the same data.
Ther are basically three ways the ezPreloader_v2.0 preloader can be used.
The first two involves dragging the component to stage in the authoring environment.
(Article assumes you have already successfully installed the ezPreloader_v2.0 component and it resides in your Flash IDE in the compoenents panel under the ezConponents folder)
1.)(auto load/manual settings) The component is draged on the stage from the component panel onto the stage. Once the component is on the stage, you select/highlight it, and go to the properties panel and under the parameters tab you can set the options to match your project. The only properites that need to be set as the loadSource & loadTarget parameters. Once the component is on stage (and these parameters are filled with valid values) it will automatically start the load when your movie starts.
2.)(manual load/manual settings) The component is draged on the stage from the component panel onto the stage. Once the component is on the stage, you select/highlight it, and go to the properties panel and under the parameters tab you can set the options to match your project. For this method (or not to automatically start loading your content when the movie starts) you should leave the loadSource & loadTarget parameters as alone or blank. You must also remember to give your component an INSTANCE NAME, so you can trigger the load action from another event (button click or something). The component has a public function call startLoad();. This function also accepts two parameters that are required.
startLoad(loadSource, loadTarget);
Those parameters are:loadSource: (which is the content you want to load)loadTarget: (which is the target you want to load your content into)
If you didnt want to set any of the physical attribute parameters.. the minimal steps for using method #2 would be as follows:
Code example: (assuming component is on stage with INSTANCE NAME of: ezPreloader)
3.)(manual load/dynamic setting) the 3rd & final method I see the that can be used is attching the component dynamically like most other movieClip/component are. You follow the same rules/code you would use to attach any other clip to the stage and assign properties to it once it initializes. This means that not only do you have to set all physical atributes through code, but you must also set the REQUIRED parameters: loadSource & loadTarget.
NOTE: If you assign the REQUIRED parameters: loadSource & loadTarget upon attaching/initializing of the clip.. it will start to load content automatically (3a). If you do not assign the required parameter a values upon attachign the clip, you have to invoke the loading manually through another action with the startLoad(); function. (3b)
Code example: (assuming component is on stage with INSTANCE NAME of: ezPreloader)
Every ezPreloader_v2.0 component has 5 callBack vars that you can use to register your OWN functions that get executed/triggered. when you list a function to use as that callbacks registered function, it also gets passed certain parameters that you can take advantage of and use in yoru callBack functions. (above is the chart that lists what callback function pass what parameters.
Here is an example of how to make you own functions and use the data passed in as parameters. (function names have to match the vars you give the callBack vars.
If those 3 methods above are still confusing, may this will help clarify:
"If the REQUIRED variables/properties: loadSource & loadTarget are given values when the clip is initialized (whether you dynamically attach or place on stage in the IDE) the clipLoader will automatically begin your load routine.
This should about wrap up the documentation on to use the ezPreloader_v2.0 conponent. I hope you enjoy it and find it easy to use.
If you have any questions, comments or sugestion on how to make the ezPreloader_v2.0 component better please drop me a line.
this is an ON-LINE version.. (as not to waste bandwidth on people dl'ing the .exe just for feedback)Preview:
http://www.dmstudios.net/demos/ezWeather/ezWeather_v1.0_web.html
ezWeather, will be compiled to an .exe for distribution (fun), it is XML based and uses the Yahoo! Weather services rss/xlm feed.
USA zip codes only (sorry)
I think it checks for weather updates every 30 minutes or so..(I dont recall off hand!) lol
(RIGHT CLICK & DRAG will let you move/position the widget when in .exe)
(ESC key kills/closes app... in .exe)
Download the real widget here:
http://dmstudios.net/demos/ezWeather/ezWeather_v2.0.zip
(this cannot be used in any personal website or personal use without EXPRESS permission from myself in ANY CASE) I am posting here for feedback only).. if you require its use.. you MUST ask first..there may be a licensing fee.
due to YAHOO! changing their RSS feed format.. the ezSports widget will sometimes retun UNDEFINED for some sports articles. Yahoo seems to RANDOMLY either include or not include extra META data in the XML to attach an image or other garbage (in front of all other 'static' data) (rolleyes)
I have corrected this somewhat, (thanks to silentweed at www.flashkit.com forum for turning me onto xPath for XML) but the CDATA still has GARBAGE data in it.. update coming soon.
UPDATE II:
after a quick function to find/split/replace my value.. the ezSportz widget is completely back in action. please down load it again (if you liked it in the first place)
Desc:
This component will give you the ability to scroll the contents on any given TEXT FIELD, weather it be text, XML or embeded media. You will also have complete control over the color, height/width & alpha fo the scrollBar.
Overview:
it is very easy to use. You drag a component to the stage, and you 'assign' it a textField to scroll. Anything that gets loaded into this text field will be scrolled. ezTextScroller, will automatically scroll to the max height (length) of its assigned text field.
Once you have your component instance on the stage, make sure to give it an INSTANCE NAME. By selecting the ezTextScroller instance, you can then go the PARAMETERS panel in the PROPERTY INSPECTOR and assign the custom values for you component.
PARAMETERS:
1.) field2Scroll: the instance name fo the textField to be scrolled.
2.) scrollerHeight: visual height of the scrollBar.
3.) scrollerWidth: visual width of the scrollBar
4.) innerAlpha: alpha percentage of the inner fill color of the scrollbar
5.) outterAlpha: alpha percentage of the outline of the scrollbar
6.) innerFill_rgb: color of the inner fill of the scrollBar
7.) outLine_rgb: color of the outline of the scrollBar
(Note: If you are looking for a ezTextScroller version that also lets you choose a text file to load, please refer to the ezTextScroller&Loader component.)
Desc:
This component will give you a visual representation (both through animation & percetange loaded text) on how much of your content is loaded into it's 'target clip'.
Overview:
it is very easy to use. You drag a component to the stage, and you 'assign' it a target clip (movie clip) to watch. Anything that gets loaded into this 'target clip' will trigger the ezPreloader to show and display how much left there is to load. When complete, the movieClip will disappear. Load another piece of content (image, swf or video clip) and the preloader will disappear. Load another piece of content (image, swf or video clip) and the preloader will trigger again.
Once you have your component instance on the stage, make sure to give it an INSTANCE NAME. By selecting the ezPreloader instance, you can then go the PARAMETERS panel in the PROPERTY INSPECTOR and assign the custom values for you component & movie.
PARAMETERS:
1.) loaderColor: choose a #color that you want the rotatingArrows to be.
2.) percentVisible: choose to display the percentage textField or not.
3.) percentColor: choose a #color that you want the percentage text to be.
4.) rotateSpeed: number value that depicts the speed of the rotatation.
5.) targetClip: 'path' (relative or absolute) to the movie clip you want the simplePreoader to 'watch' and give results on. (Note: the path is /home to whatever timeline the ezPreloader is in)
6.) callbackFunction: lets you declare a function name that you want executed after the 'loading' is complete. (NOTE: do NOT include the () after the funciton name)
7.) alwaysOn: lets you decide to have the 'check' (onEnterFrame) running continuously.
(Note: it is recommended to run this default in FALSE (off) mode, and manually move the playHead to frame 2 on the ezPreloader component)
TRUE MODE: Lets you ONLY do a simple 'loadMovie()' on your target..and the 'ezPreloader' will do the rest. (but leaves code running all the time and can eat up resources) |
There is not a single woman alive that will date a man who doesn't have any money. Sure you can say that women will date a man with "GOALS" and... Show More
If you tell me that you'd marry a bum and you have, than that might be an exception, but I never see it.
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I'm not saying ALL women do, but having someone with goals and ambitions is important to us because even if you're not making money now, we plan to get married and have kids and buy a house, etc. Who wants to try and do everything by theirself? But, men do it too, they don't want to date a girl with no ambitions or goals. That shows a person is lazy and doesn't care where there life goes. I'm not saying I wouldn't date a bum, if he was willing to clean up his act and help pay for things I wouldn't have a problem. When my boyfriend and I first got together he didn't have a job, but he was looking. It was 4 months before he found anything, but that didn't stop me from dating him. It's not like we only date rich men, we want to make money to support ourselves too. The economy is awful and it would be hard to raise a family and live out the dreams we have on a one person salary. So, you have no room to stereotype or judge because men do it too.
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Your a woman, of course you would say that. Men do not care if a woman has no job. They could not possibly care any less.
I think that's bull. If a woman had no dreams and no ambitions a guy would not want to date her. But it's whatever. I mean there's a point in your life when you wanna settle down and have kids and buy a house and guys don't want to have to raise a family on their own either.
Men are not concerned with money. Do you think that men wouldn't marry angelina jolie if she was a bum? OF COURSE THEY WOULD. they would hose her off and have sex with her and if she was cool they would marry her too. It would have been better if you said "no man wants to marry a 500 lb woman"
And I like your qualifier there. "if he was willing to clean up his act." That defeats the whole point of him being a bum.
But at least this post was more honest. |
Out of Egypt: A new series on Exodus
There is perhaps no story more formative to the identity of ancient Israel, and therefore to the identity of Jesus and his church, than the story of Exodus.
That’s a bold claim. But as we’ll see—Exodus lives up to it.
Through its account of how God saved Israel from slavery in Egypt and made them into his special covenant people, this book provides the foundational answer to many of life’s most important questions: Who is God? What has he done? How can we know him? Who are we? Why are we here? What does he ask of us? How shall we live?
Moreover, this book provides the context and categories for understanding the even greater act of salvation accomplished by God’s Son, Jesus, on the cross. There is an exodus-shape to the New Testament’s portrait of Jesus and his saving work, and also of the church’s identity and mission in him. As it’s been described,
The motif of the exodus . . . is one of the unifying images of the Bible. . . . No other [Old Testament] motif is as crucial to understand. No other event is so basic to the fabric of both Testaments. Our concepts of deliverance and atonement, of God dwelling with his people, of God taking a people for himself and so forth have their roots in this complex of events.[1]
The story of Exodus is not just Israel’s story; it’s God’s story, Jesus’ story, and therefore our story. So join us this year at Westgate as we enter into this story to behold our salvation and the glory of God. |
Direct movie rentals and e-books for Android Market; Shopper to get Google+ support?
The Android Market gets more competitive with the iTunes App Store, adding movie rentals and e-books, as well as an updated interface for users. The new features are limited to U.S. users for now, with movie rentals starting at $1.99. You can download movies for offline viewing. E-books are also linked to your account, with some 3 million titles to choose from. Both movies and books are available across all supported devices, so you can access your personal cloud from any connected computer, phone or tablet.
If you’re in the Android Market, you’ll find new Movies and Books tabs gracing the top navigation bar. It makes for easy access, and movies and titles are separated by category for filtered browsing. But those aren’t the only changes made to the Android Market, as Google has created a more streamlined approach for interacting with the home screen.
"We've created more space to feature some of the most interesting content of the week on the home page," Google notes on its blog. "We've added more top charts, with newer, more relevant items, and we've made it easy to swipe through these charts as you browse the store. We've also introduced new collections of great content, like staff picks and Editors' Choice apps."
App markets central to personal cloud
This is an important update for the Android Market, making it even more centered around personal cloud content, and modified for easier searches. In theory, this should help developers with app discovery, and provide new marketing outlets as well. And with the Apple iCloud getting ready to hit the market, Google’s been scrambling to release unifying features across its apps, operating system and supporting devices. Google’s recent deals with studios and publishers was just the beginning, and we’re sure to see more media integration as the consumer market shifts to personal cloud storage and access.
Google Shopper update, possible Google+ integration
To this end, Google’s also pouring resources into Google+, the social stream that spans nearly every access point Google has. Google Shopper may be the latest App to get Google+ integration, with VP of Google Commerce Stephanie Tilenius hinting at a future tie-in. The Google Shopper app has been updated alongside the Market revamp, adding an Offers dashboard for nearby deals, saved coupons and alerts. With plans for incorporating Offers with Google Wallet, the NFC-supported Google+ wouldn’t be an unexpected merger. |
Jay-Z is taking another step into the pro basketball realm – the Grammy-winning rapper and minority owner of the Brooklyn Nets will serve as the executive producer for the upcoming “NBA 2K13″ video game.
2K Sports announced the partnership with Jay-Z on Tuesday. The rapper, who designed the new logo and color scheme for the Nets, selected 24 songs for the soundtrack and offered input for the interactive in-game menus and other visual presentations.
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Some of the songs featured on the game’s soundtrack are Jay-Z’s “Public Service Announcement,” Kanye West’s “Amazing,” Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida,” Roy Ayers’ “We Live in Brooklyn, Baby,” U2′s .
“NBA 2K13″ is the latest installment of the best-selling basketball video game franchise. Last year’s game sold more than 5 million copies.
The game, which will feature Kevin Durant, Derrick Rose and Blake Griffin on the front cover, is expected to go on sale Oct. 2.
Watch the trailer for “NBA 2K13″ below:
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“Everybody dies but not everybody lives”….Throughout my 35 years of this thing called life I’ve achieved many things and have definitely had a good time along the way. From hoopin’ on the block as a kid back in Brightmoor to becoming a man and starting my own family it’s been quite a journey so far. Riding shotgun throughout has been the sound of Hip-Hop music which has not only served as motivation but also captured unforgettable memories that I am reminded of whenever I hear a certain track. From that moment I walked into the gas station on the corner of Dexter and Davidson and purchased my first hip-hop cassette (Run DMC “Raising Hell), hip-hop has been a huge part of my life. I often think back to the early days of beat-boxing contests on the playground during lunch or writing raps to impress the girls in class. Who remembers watching the “BOX” 24-7/365? Seeing the same videos played 6 times an hour but you didn’t even care, you’d sit there and watch like it was the first time it came on. These stories are shared in variation by my generation that came up in the inner-city during the 80′s and 90′s. And leading up to my days of meetings with Record Execs and Artist Listening Parties, I’ve been fortunate enough to experience the hip-hop culture on all levels which is truly a beautiful thing. Though corporate America has pulled me away from it somewhat, I’m still true to the game and will always represent for it. To help enhance some of the memories throughout my 35 years of Life, I’ve blended together some my all time favorite tracks along with some of the most notable hip-hop classics throughout the time frame of my youth until now. The playlist of May 7th: 35 years of Hip-Hop is inspired by my 35 years of growing from a young boy to a man and every stage in between. Shout-out to my homie DJ Dommystyles for jumping on the 1′s and 2′s to put it together, and a XL Shout-out to everybody for downloading and sharing. Let’s GO!
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1. Make the Music with Your Mouth- Biz Markie
2. Eric B. for President – Eric B. & Rakim
3. Loves Gonna Get You – BDP
4. If I Ruled the World – Nas
5. Fast Life – Kool G. Rap ft. Nas
6. Runnin’ – Pharcyde
7. Players Ball (Reprise)-OutKast
8. Most Beautifulest – Keith Murray
9. I Used to Love Her – Common
10. One More Chance (Remix) – Notorious B.I.G.
11. Ready or Not – Fugees
12. Feel It in the Air – Beanie Sigel
13. Live & Die For HipHop – Kriss Kross ft. Da Brat, Aalyiah
14. Ambitions of A Ridah – 2Pac
15. Boyz N The Hood – Eazy-E
16. The Formula – The D.O.C
17. Midnight Love – Snoop Dogg
18. Life’s A Bitch – Nas ft. AZ
19. Hell On Earth – Mobb Deep
20. Triumph – Wu-Tang Clan
21. How You Do Dat – Young Bleed ft. Master P
22. Ha Remix – Juvenile ft. Jay-Z
23. I Get Money – 50 Cent
24. Roc Boys – Jay-Z
25. Cant Knock The Hustle – Jay-Z ft. Mary J. Blige
26. Take You There – Pete Rock & CL Smooth
27. Doin It – LL Cool J
28. Take Money – Stretch Money
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30. Tonight – DJ Quik
31. Gatored Up – Rock Bottom
32. Peter Piper – Run DMC
33. Self Destruction – Stop The Violence Movement
34. The Motto – Drake ft. Lil Wayne
35. I’m On One – DJ Khaled ft. Rick Ross, Drake, Lil Wayne
36. I Do – Young Jeezy ft. Andre 3000, Jay-Z
37. Who Dat – Young Jeezy
38. Notorious Thugs – Notorious B.I.G. ft. Bone Thugs
39. Super High – Rick Ross ft. Neo
40. All The Money In The World – Rick Ross
41. I’m A King – T.I.
42. Its On – Beanie Sigel & Jay-Z
43. Stop Being Greedy – DMX
44. Method Man – Bring The Pain
45. Busta Rhymes – Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See
46. Juicy – Notorious B.I.G.!”
Snoop and Dr. Dre’s opening Sunday night at the two 2012 Coachellas was “the best rap concert of the decade”, according to one fan..
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Snoop Dog (@SnoopDogg) hosts a special screening of Red Tails along with special guests Aaron McGruder, Terrence Howard, and Cuba Gooding, Jr. Say what you want about Snoop but he definitely stays active in the community with positive events. Kudos to Uncle Snoop]]>
If you’re in any way involved with hip-hop, then you’re sure to have heard the trademark “Maybach Music” female voice over at the beginning of every Rick Ross record and major MMG single (Ma-Ma-Ma-Maybach Music [sometimes it's drawn out longer]), and while we’ve never really wondered who it was behind that signature, an exceptionally hot Australian model named Jessica Gomes was busy watching her vocals become universally recognized without receiving a cent.
Here’s what she stated in a recent interview:
“Really! I need to be getting paid for these songs,” Gomes said. “[Am I getting paid?] No! [Should I?] Now I do. Because it’s hot and it’s out there. [Have I talked to Ross about the voiceover?] No. Not at all. I haven’t had a conversation with any of them about it.” (Global Grind)
Gomes, who was recently revealed as the Maybach Music Group voice, recorded the infamous notes back in ’08, and claims she recieved the opportunity through her chum, Jay-Z:
“Right, Jay-Z and Rick Ross. It was at the beginning of the ['Maybach Music'] track. It was another girl talking and then she says, ‘What is this?’ and I say ‘It’s Maybach music’ and then we both say ‘I like this Maybach music.’ And we both go ‘Sweet,’” she.” (Global Grind)
I have a lot of trouble believing Jessica will be receiving some cash from this. Maybe a few more gigs though. Ro-Ro-Ro-Roc Nation.]]>
NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Len.”
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Common has been making major headlines in Hip-Hop lately with his new album dropping along with a rumored beef with Drake and now with his latest announcement. While on the Breakfast Club at Power 105.1, Common revealed the title for his collaborative album with Nas, titled “Nas.Com”. No word on a release date, but Com sheds some light on The God Son’s upcoming album, saying that he’s going in.
The list of MC’s going at Drake is starting to get longer than the neck on Keith Sweat. The latest MC to get in on the act is none other than Legendary Chicago MC Common. Check out the Video from the Sway In The Morning Show where Common makes it official who the target was on his new joint “Sweet”. Be sure yo check it out in our FREE DOWNLOAD section]]>
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32 F.3d 905
James B. WHATLEY, et al., Plaintiffs-Appellants,v.RESOLUTION TRUST CORPORATION as Receiver for ContinentalSavings, a Federal Savings and Loan Association,Defendant-Appellee.
No. 93-2104.
United States Court of Appeals,Fifth Circuit.
Sept. 7, 1994.
Susan Henricks, Bradford G. Wiewel, Austin, TX, for appellants.
Mark S. Finkelstein, Shannon, Martin, Finkelstein & Sayre, P.C., James Haralson Pearson, Pearson & Assoc., Houston, TX, for appellee.
Appeal from the United States District Court For the Southern District of Texas.
Before POLITZ, Chief Judge, GARWOOD and DUHE, Circuit Judges.
POLITZ, Chief Judge:
1
James Whatley, John Rowley, Philip Solomon, Myra Beth Whatley, and Dan Bensimon appeal the district court's dismissal of their claims against Resolution Trust Corporation and Continental Savings, AFSLA, for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. For the reasons assigned we vacate and remand for further proceedings.
BACKGROUND
2
On December 17, 1990 the plaintiffs filed suit in state court in Travis County, Texas against Continental Savings, AFSLA for breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, and tortious interference with contractual relations. RTC, as conservator for Continental, intervened on January 16, 1991 and removed to federal court. The conservator was substituted as party defendant and requested and received a stay of proceedings pursuant to 12 U.S.C. Sec. 1821(d)(12)(A)(i).1 This stay expired in March of 1991.
3
Six months later, on August 16, 1991, the Office of Thrift Supervision declared Continental insolvent and appointed RTC as receiver. RTC filed pleadings to reflect its capacity as receiver but did not request a stay of proceedings, although part (ii) of subsection 1821(d)(12)(A) permits of such.2 RTC initiated the administrative claims process by publishing notice in the Houston Chronicle directing Continental's creditors to submit their claims to RTC by November 18, 1991.3 RTC did not publish this notice in Travis County where the plaintiffs lived and originally had filed their suit. Nor did RTC provide the plaintiffs with personal notice of the filing procedures and deadline as required by 12 U.S.C. Sec. 1821(d)(3)(C).4 Unaware of the procedure for filing an administrative claim, on September 27, 1991 the plaintiffs sent RTC a letter advising of the claims made in their pending lawsuit.
4
RTC, obviously fully cognizant of the pending lawsuit, made no attempt whatsoever to communicate with plaintiffs or their counsel. Instead, on January 15, 1992--after the time for filing administrative claims had expired--RTC filed a motion to dismiss the plaintiffs' complaint for failure to exhaust administrative remedies. In response the plaintiffs asserted that: (1) the administrative claims process of the Financial Institutions Reform and Recovery Enforcement Act of 1989 (FIRREA) does not apply to lawsuits filed before the appointment of the receiver; (2) the receiver's failure to give the plaintiffs proper notice of the claims process exempted them from the exhaustion requirement; and (3) the plaintiffs notified the receiver of their claim by the September 1991 letter.
5
The district court initially denied RTC's motion to dismiss. RTC then filed a motion for summary judgment contending that the plaintiffs' unsecured claims were prudentially moot because the value of the secured claims exceeded the value of the bank's assets. Before ruling on the summary judgment motion, however, the district court reversed its position on the motion to dismiss, vacated its prior orders, and dismissed the plaintiffs' case for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The plaintiffs timely appealed.
ANALYSIS
6
We review dismissals for lack of subject matter jurisdiction de novo,5 applying the same standard as that applied by the district court. The district court determined that the plaintiffs' failure to file an administrative claim with RTC deprived the court of jurisdiction. Concluding that FIRREA provides otherwise with respect to lawsuits filed before the receivership, we vacate and remand for further proceedings.
Pre- Versus Post-receivership Claims
7
We noted the differences between pre- and post-receivership claims in Carney v. Resolution Trust Corporation.6 Because subject matter jurisdiction is tested as of the time of the filing of the complaint,7 district courts presiding over actions properly filed prior to the appointment of a receiver continue to be vested with jurisdiction.8 The situation differs when the receiver is appointed before the filing of an action against a failed financial institution. As explained in Meliezer v. Resolution Trust Company,9 "FIRREA contains no provision granting federal jurisdiction to claims filed after a receiver is appointed but before administrative exhaustion."10
8
By contrast, several sections of FIRREA provide that federal jurisdiction over pre-receivership claims continues after the appointment of a receiver. Subsection 1821(d), which governs the powers and duties of a receiver, states:
9
Except as otherwise provided in this subsection,11 no court shall have jurisdiction over--
10
(i) any claim or action for payment from, or any action seeking a determination of rights with respect to, the assets of any depository institution for which the Corporation has been appointed receiver ...; or
11
(ii) any claim relating to any act or omission of such institution or the Corporation as receiver.12
12
Paragraph (5)(F)(ii) of the subsection provides otherwise, stating that "[s]ubject to paragraph (12), the filing of a claim with the receiver shall not prejudice any right of the claimant to continue any action which was filed before the appointment of the receiver."13 Paragraph (12) explains that after its appointment, a receiver "may request a stay for a period not to exceed ... (ii) 90 days, ... in any judicial action or proceeding to which such institution is or becomes a party."14
13
This circuit, and the others addressing the issue, have interpreted these and other paragraphs15 of subsection 1821(d) to mean that a separate scheme exists for the disposition of lawsuits filed pre-receivership.16 Those claims, based on valid federal jurisdiction when filed, may be affected only through the stay provision detailed in paragraph (12)(A)(ii). This legislatively-created framework strikes a fair balance between the goals of efficiency and expediency underlying FIRREA and the interests of creditors who, having invoked the proper procedures for protecting their rights, have expended time, money, and energy in properly asserting their claims.
Pre-receivership Claims and Exhaustion
14
There is an added odious dimension when the receiver, with full knowledge of the pending lawsuit, foregoes a request for a stay and waits until the time for the administrative claims process has expired to appear in court requesting dismissal because of the plaintiffs' supposed failure to exhaust administrative remedies. In the eyes of the claimant--especially one who receives no actual notice of the administrative process--his lawsuit is awaiting disposition: the receiver, having intervened and been substituted as party defendant, ostensibly joins him in awaiting a hearing on the merits. In reality, however, the receiver lies in ambush, awaiting expiration of the administrative deadline so that it may dispose of the claim without consideration of its merits. We neither find nor assign any such intent to Congress in its enactment of FIRREA.
15
Congress created a separate scheme for the handling of pre-receivership actions, giving the receiver the privilege, but not the duty, to request a stay of judicial proceedings so that it might first consider the pending claim administratively. Neither a request for a stay nor the failure to request a stay deprives the district court of jurisdiction. Rather, if the receiver requests a stay, the court will defer action temporarily. If the receiver does not timely seek a stay, the judicial action will routinely proceed. This does not mean that the judicial process runs concurrently with the administrative remedy.17 Congress has given the receiver the option to either request a stay, and proceed administratively based on the claimant's complaint or any substitute or supplemental filing it may request, or forego the privilege of requesting a stay and thus proceed judicially. Should the receiver choose to proceed administratively, it must request the stay within 90 days of its appointment;18 thereafter no stay may be sought and the judicial action is to proceed.
16
As in any case of statutory interpretation, we look to the plain language of the statute, reading it as a whole and mindful of the linguistic choices made by Congress. The language of subsection 1821(d) is clear: "The Corporation may, as receiver, determine claims in accordance with the requirements of this subsection."19 "After ... appointment ... [as] receiver for an insured depository institution, ... [it] may request a stay for a period not to exceed ... 90 days, ... in any judicial action or proceeding to which such institution is or becomes a party."20 The term "may" is permissive; it neither indicates nor requires an exclusive means of action--it is discretionary.21 Paragraph (3)(A) allows, but does not require, the receiver to determine claims in accordance with FIRREA;22 paragraph (12)(A)(ii) grants the receiver the privilege, should it choose to proceed administratively, to request a stay of judicial proceedings.23 Neither provision is mandatory. The use of the term "shall" in other paragraphs of subsection 1821(d) supports this analysis.24
17
The language of subsection 1821(d), and its legislative history, lends support to our conclusion. Absent a request for a stay pursuant to paragraph (12)(A)(ii), no provision of the subsection exists by which the judicial proceeding may be stayed. As congressional goals of efficiency and expediency would be prejudiced if administrative and judicial processes were allowed to proceed simultaneously,25 Congress obviously intended to grant the receiver the option to use initially either the administrative or judicial mechanism. If Congress had intended the administrative procedure to be exclusive for pre-receivership actions, it would not have provided for the permissive stay. It would have been a simple matter to provide for an automatic, mandatory stay of all pending judicial actions.26 This Congress did not do; this we will not do under the guise of statutory interpretation.27
18
Finally, the purposes of FIRREA and basic notions of fair play militate against the procedure followed by the receiver--awaiting expiration of the time allowed for initiating claims and then moving to dismiss the pending judicial actions. FIRREA seeks the efficient and expedient handling of claims.28 Efficiency and expediency, however, are not justifications for vitiating the primary purpose of FIRREA. Congress intended to establish a scheme for fairly adjudicating claims against failed financial institutions. It did not structure a system for the sandbagging of valid claims. The statute is not to be used as an easy means of avoiding consideration of claims on their merits. As demonstrated by the special provisions governing pre-receivership suits, Congress had the rights of claimants in mind when it enacted FIRREA. RTC may not distort the provisions designed to facilitate the processing of claims into a tool for subverting the right of claimants to present their claims on the merits.
19
We therefore hold that with regard to actions filed before the receivership, the receiver may opt either for the judicial route, by allowing the action to continue, or it may choose the administrative process, by moving for a stay within 90 days of its appointment.29 In the instant case, RTC did not timely request a stay of the plaintiffs' pre-receivership proceeding and it is therefore deemed to have determined to proceed with the litigation in federal court.
20
The decision of the district court is VACATED and the case is REMANDED for further proceedings consistent herewith.
DUHE, Circuit Judge, concurring:
21
I agree that the receiver's failure to invoke the optional stay simultaneously with the giving of notice to creditors means that the pending action was not suspended under Sec. 1821(d)(12) but continued under Sec. 1821(d)(5)(F)(ii). (Paragraph (5)(F)(ii) recognizes that a claimant's right to continue a pre-appointment law suit is not prejudiced unless the receiver requests a stay under paragraph (12)). A plaintiff whose suit continues cannot have his claim disallowed for failure to continue his suit.
22
I write separately to express my opinion that RTC's failure to mail the notice required under Sec. 1821(d)(3)(C) is also dispositive, for two reasons.
23
First, the failure to mail notice left the receiver without the power to determine the plaintiffs' claim administratively and, therefore, exempted plaintiffs from the exhaustion requirement notwithstanding Meliezer. In Meliezer, a suit filed against the receiver post-appointment, the receiver's failure to mail notice upon learning the identity of the claimant (under subsection (d)(3)(C)(ii)) did not relieve the claimant from the obligation to exhaust administrative remedies, because subsection (d)(3)(C) does not impose "a consequence for failure of compliance."1 The Meliezer claimant was a debtor of the institution, not shown on the institution's books as a creditor, and the claim became known to the receiver only upon the filing of the suit after the bar date for filing claims had passed. The plaintiff could have filed an administrative claim belatedly at the time of its complaint which the receiver would likely have disallowed.2 I would not extend the holding of Meliezer to a creditor suit filed against the institution before appointment of the receiver. In the case of a claimant with a suit pending when the receiver is appointed, I would hold that if the receiver fails to give notice of the claims-filing deadline as required under Sec. 1821(d)(3)(C), it lacks authority to determine the claim under Sec. 1821(d)(3)(A).
24
Chief Judge Politz's opinion recognizes, at least implicitly, that the receiver's notice to a claimant with a suit pending against the receiver is important. I consider his reference to the receiver's "request [for a] substitute or supplemental filing" an allusion to the receiver's duty to notify a plaintiff of any administrative filing requirements. Thus if the receiver requests a stay of a suit without requesting from the claimant a "substitute or supplemental filing," the receiver must consider the claim administratively based solely on the complaint. The mailing of notice under Sec. 1821(d)(3)(C) would constitute such a request for substitute or supplemental presentation of the claim at the address given in the notice.
25
Second, I would hold that the Due Process Clause requires mailed notice to a claimant known to the receiver by virtue of his having filed suit against the institution before the appointment of the receiver. For such claimants, publication of notice (which is sufficient for unknown claimants3) is constitutionally infirm. See Mullane v. Central Hanover Bank & Trust Co., 339 U.S. 306, 317-20, 70 S.Ct. 652, 658-60, 94 L.Ed. 865 (1950) (holding that notice by newspaper publication, which is sufficient for unknown or missing claimants, is unconstitutional with respect to known persons whose whereabouts are also known); Mennonite Bd. of Missions v. Adams, 462 U.S. 791, 798-800, 103 S.Ct. 2706, 2711-12, 77 L.Ed.2d 180 (1983) (requiring under the Due Process Clause that a proceeding affecting the property of a party whose name and address are reasonably ascertainable be preceded by personal service or mailed notice). These fundamental principles of due process dictate that a claimant known because of a pending law suit enjoys the protection of Sec. 1821(d)(3)(C) (mailed notice to creditors shown on the institution's books or to claimants who become known) as a constitutional minimum.
26
I nevertheless concur. Regardless of the adequacy of the notice given by the receiver under either the constitution or FIRREA itself, the receiver must also request a stay to suspend judicial action in a case filed pre-appointment. Otherwise, the jurisdiction of the court continues.
1
"After the appointment of a conservator ... for an insured depository institution, the conservator ... may request a stay for a period not to exceed--(i) 45 days, in the case of any conservator, ... in any judicial action or proceeding to which such institution is or becomes a party." 12 U.S.C. Sec. 1821(d)(12)(A)(i)
2
"After the appointment of a ... receiver for an insured depository institution, the ... receiver may request a stay for a period not to exceed ... (ii) 90 days, in the case of any receiver, in any judicial action or proceeding to which such institution is or becomes a party." 12 U.S.C. Sec. 1821(d)(12)(A)(ii)
3
See 12 U.S.C. Sec. 1821(d)(3)(B), requiring that such notice be published
4
The receiver shall mail a notice similar to the notice published under [subsection B] at the time of such publication to any creditor shown on the institution's books--
(i) at the creditor's last address appearing in such books; or
(ii) upon the discovery of the name and address of a claimant not appearing on the institution's books within 30 days after the discovery of such name and address.
12 U.S.C. Sec. 1821(d)(3)(C) (emphasis added).
5
Matter of Bradley, 989 F.2d 802 (5th Cir.1993)
6
19 F.3d 950 (5th Cir.1994)
7
Carney
8
See Rosa v. Resolution Trust Corp., 938 F.2d 383 (3d Cir.), cert. denied, --- U.S. ----, 112 S.Ct. 582, 116 L.Ed.2d 608 (1991); see also Praxis Properties, Inc. v. Colonial Sav. Bank, S.L.A., 947 F.2d 49 (3d Cir.1991)
9
952 F.2d 879 (5th Cir.1992)
10
Id. at 882
11
"This subsection" refers to section 1821(d) as a whole. Marquis v. F.D.I.C., 965 F.2d 1148 (1st Cir.1992) (en banc )
12
12 U.S.C. Sec. 1821(d)(13)(D)
13
12 U.S.C. Sec. 1821(d)(5)(F)(ii)
14
12 U.S.C. Sec. 1821(d)(12)(A)(ii)
15
For example, paragraphs (6)(A) and (8)(C) permit a claimant to continue a suit filed before the appointment of a receiver after its administrative claim has been disallowed. 12 U.S.C. Sec. 1821(d)(6)(A) and (8)(C)
16
See Brady Development Co. v. Resolution Trust Corp., 14 F.3d 998 (4th Cir.1994); Carney; Marquis; Praxis; Rosa; see also F.D.I.C. v. Glynn, 1993 WL 413958 (N.D.Ill. October 15, 1993); Lanigan v. Resolution Trust Corp., 1992 WL 130075 (N.D.Ill. June 9, 1992); Guidry v. Resolution Trust Corp., 790 F.Supp. 651 (E.D.La.1992); Coston v. Gold Coast Graphics, Inc., 782 F.Supp. 1532 (S.D.Fla.1992)
17
See Carney (allowing simultaneous pursuit of administrative and judicial remedies thwarts the congressional purpose for enacting FIRREA); accord Brady
18
See Praxis (analyzing the legislative history and the language of 12 U.S.C. Sec. 1821(d)(12)(A) and concluding that Congress intended that the receiver request the stay within the first 90 days of its appointment). Otherwise, the receiver would have "carte blanche to stay a judicial proceeding at any time it feels it needs a 90-day break from the rigors of litigation." 947 F.2d at 69. We agree with the analysis of our colleagues on the Third Circuit that the privilege to request a stay must be restricted to the first 90 days after appointment to prevent abuse
19
12 U.S.C. Sec. 1821(d)(3)(A) (entitled "Authority of receiver to determine claims") (emphasis added)
20
12 U.S.C. Sec. 1821(d)(12)(A)(ii) (emphasis added)
21
Rose v. Rose, 481 U.S. 619, 107 S.Ct. 2029, 95 L.Ed.2d 599 (1987) (Congress' use of word "may" does not imply exclusivity; it establishes only a discretionary power); accord F.D.I.C. v. McSweeney, 976 F.2d 532 (9th Cir.1992), cert. denied, --- U.S. ----, 113 S.Ct. 2440, 124 L.Ed.2d 658 (1993); F.D.I.C. v. Canfield, 967 F.2d 443 (10th Cir.), cert. dismissed, --- U.S. ----, 113 S.Ct. 516, 121 L.Ed.2d 527 (1992); Resolution Trust Corp. v. Lightfoot, 938 F.2d 65 (7th Cir.1991)
22
See also 12 U.S.C. Sec. 1821(d)(6)(A)(i) (the receiver may opt out of the administrative process after an administrative claim is filed by refusing to act on the claim for 180 days at which point the claimant is free to proceed in federal court)
23
See also Brady (concluding stay provision of paragraph (12)(A)(ii) is optional and discretionary)
24
See e.g., 12 U.S.C. Sec. 1821(d)(5)(A)(i) (establishing time period in which receiver shall determine administrative claims); (8)(A) (receiver shall establish an expedited claims process for certain claimants); (15)(A) and (B) (receiver shall make an accounting)
25
See Carney; see also Brady
26
See e.g., 11 U.S.C. Sec. 362(a)(1) (imposing automatic stay in the bankruptcy context)
27
Matter of Meyerland Co., 960 F.2d 512 (5th Cir.1992), cert. denied, --- U.S. ----, 113 S.Ct. 967, 122 L.Ed.2d 123 (1993). See also Lightfoot; McSweeney; Canfield
28
See Brady; Carney; Marquis; Meliezer
29
In so holding, we recognize that other circuits are not in accord. See Brady Development Co. v. Resolution Trust Corp., 14 F.3d 998 (4th Cir.1994); see also Bueford v. Resolution Trust Corp., 991 F.2d 481 (8th Cir.1993); Resolution Trust Corp. v. Mustang Partners, 946 F.2d 103 (10th Cir.1991)
1
Meliezer, 952 F.2d at 883. Unlike the Meliezer panel, I find sound statutory basis for the argument that the receiver's very authority to determine claims hinges on its compliance with the notice requirements. See Sec. 1821(d)(3)(A) (receiver may determine claims in accordance with "requirements" of Sec. 1821(d)); Sec. 1821(d)(3)(B) (receiver "shall" publish notice); Sec. 1821(d)(3)(C) (receiver "shall" mail a similar notice to creditors shown on the institution's books and claimants who become known); see also Meliezer, 952 F.2d at 881 (recognizing that under Sec. 1821(d)(3) it is the new claims procedure which "gives the Receiver ... authority to review claims"); id. at 880 (recognizing that by publishing the notice and establishing a claims deadline the RTC "implement[s] the administrative claims process"); Brady Dev. Co. v. RTC, 14 F.3d 998, 1001 (4th Cir.1994) (noting that RTC "began its claims process" by publishing the required notice). Because the notice provisions are mandatory under paragraph (3)(B) & (C), I consider them a "requirement" of subsection (d). I also interpret paragraph (3)(A) as conferring authority to determine claims only if the receiver satisfies such "requirements." Accordingly, the statutory scheme does provide a consequence for the failure of compliance with the notice requirement
2
See Sec. 1821(d)(5)(C)(i) (providing for final disallowance of claims filed after the date given in the published notice, unless clause (ii) applies, i.e., claimant does not have notice of the appointment of the receiver in time to file a claim before the bar date but files in time to permit payment)
3
Meliezer is again distinguishable. This Court never considered the effect of the constitutional requirement of due process on the statutory notice provisions in that case. The Meliezer plaintiff apparently received constitutionally adequate notice via the newspaper publication. Meliezer at 883 n. 7. Until suit was filed after the receiver was appointed and indeed after the bar date had passed, the Meliezer plaintiff was not a known claimant and was known only as a debtor of the institution. Id. at 880
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AB 1435, as amended, Gonzalez Fletcher. The College Athlete Protection Act.
Existing law provides for a system of postsecondary education in this state. This system includes law further provides a Student Athlete Bill of Rights.
This bill would establish the College Athlete Protection Act, until January 1, 2023, under the administration of the College Athlete Protection Commission, which would be established by the bill, for the protection of college or university athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs offered by institutions of higher education located in California. The act would charge the commission with specified duties related to the protection of these athletes and would subject individuals who commit violations of the act to penalties, which may include civil penalties or a temporary or permanent prohibition from employment at institutions of higher education, pursuant to regulations to be adopted by the commission. The bill would make the provisions of the College Athlete Protection Act severable.
This bill would require institutions of higher education located in California with an intercollegiate athletic program affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association in 2016 to annually pay regulatory fees, as determined by the commission pursuant to prescribed requirements, to be deposited in the College Athlete Protection Act Fund, which this bill would establish, to be appropriated by the Legislature to the commission for the purposes of the College Athlete Protection Act.
Digest KeyVote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1.Chapter 15.8 (commencing with Section 67394) is added to Part 40 of Division 5 of Title 3 of the Education Code, to read:
CHAPTER 15.8. The College Athlete Protection Act
Article 1. Title
67394.This chapter shall be known, and may be cited, as the College Athlete Protection Act.
Article 2. Findings
67394.1.The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
(a) Maximizing safety, transparency, and a quality education for intercollegiate athletes should be a priority for intercollegiate sports programs, conferences, and associations, and the state.
(b) Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a serious and degenerative neurological disease, is linked to playing contact sports, including field hockey, football, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, and wrestling.
(c) Athletic governing authorities, including the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA), the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA), and the state need to work together to establish the best comprehensive standards to protect
student college athletes from serious injuries.
(d) Athletic conferences and athletic associations should adopt comprehensive best practices to reduce the risk of CTE, hazards associated with the misuse of prescription painkillers, and other serious injuries.
(e) Intercollegiate sports programs, including coaches and team medical staff, should collaborate together for the benefit of a
student college athlete’s overall well-being.
(f) A
student college athlete faces intense pressure to return to play when he or
she is injured. A proper oversight system and return-to-play protocols designed to ensure student college athlete safety provides protection for both athletes and athletic programs.
(g) Student sexual abuse is an important issue on college campuses, as evidenced by the United States Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights investigating claims of student sexual abuse at 120 campuses. At least 10 of the colleges investigated are located in California. Creating an independent state authority with the ability to address
student
college athlete abuse, including supporting a police inquiry and conducting an independent investigation, will help ensure perpetrators of student college athlete abuse are identified and held accountable.
(h) A 2015 study conducted by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) shows that
student college athletes in Division I, Division II, and Division III NCAA athletic programs report increased time commitments to their collegiate sports, with football, baseball,
and softball student college athletes documenting nearly 40 hours per week or more of in-season time commitments.
(i) A lack of uniform safeguards will continue to subject college athletes to higher risks of poor graduation rates, serious injury, and death.
Article 3. Definitions
67394.2.For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings:
(a) “Athletic association” means an association of athletic conferences or institutions of higher education.
(b) “Athletic conference” means an entity comprised of institutions of higher education that is a member of an athletic association.
(c) “Athletic program” means an intercollegiate athletic program at an institution of higher education. Club and intramural programs are excluded.
(d) “College athlete” means a college or university student who participates in an athletic program.
(e) “Commission” means the College Athlete Protection Commission established pursuant to Section 67394.3.
(f) “Institution of higher education” means, notwithstanding Section 67400, a campus of the University of California, the California State University, a four-year private university or independent institution of higher education located in California, or a public or private two-year college located in California that maintains an athletic program.
(g) “NCAA” means the National Collegiate Athletic Association.
(h) “Personnel” means one or more representatives of an athletic association, an athletic conference, or an institution of higher education, including an athletic program employee, coach, assistant, or affiliated health care professional.
Article 4. College Athlete Protection Commission
67394.3.(a) The College Athlete Protection Commission is hereby established as an independent entity within the Department of Consumer Affairs for the administration of this act.
(b) (1) The members of the commission shall be appointed as follows:
(A) Three members appointed by the Governor.
(B) Four members appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.
(C) Four members appointed by the President pro Tempore of the Senate.
(2) (A) The commission members appointed pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be part-time positions. One member shall be appointed by majority vote of the members to serve as chairperson of the commission. All of the following areas of expertise, with no two members having the same expertise, shall be considered when appointing members:
(i) Sports medicine.
(ii) Traumatic brain injury in contact sports.
(iii) Athletic strength and conditioning training.
(iv) Athlete abuse.
(v) College academic advising.
(vi) College athletics governance and reform.
(vii) Sports economics.
(viii) Athlete protection advocacy by a former female college athlete.
(ix) Athlete protection advocacy by a former male college athlete.
(B) The commission shall hire and set compensation for, by majority vote of its members, an executive director. The executive director shall be a full-time position. The executive director shall hire additional commission staff to assist him or her and the commission during his or her term of office.
(C) Each commission member and the executive director shall be appointed to serve a four-year term of office, with no term limits. The member and the executive director may be reappointed to his or her position, or a new position, pursuant to this subdivision.
(D) No appointee pursuant to this subdivision shall have served as personnel within the one year immediately preceding his or her appointment.
(E) Personnel are not eligible to serve on the commission.
(F) Each member of the commission shall receive per diem and expenses as provided in Section 103 of the Business and Professions Code.
(3) The diversity of California, including its gender diversity, shall be considered when appointing commission members.
67394.4.(a) The commission shall have all of the following duties:
(1) Gather input from relevant stakeholders to establish, and disseminate to every athletic association, athletic conference, and institution of higher education, both of the following:
(A) Best practices to minimize injuries and ensure transparency of injury treatment options.
(B) Up-to-date information about pivotal sports-related health risks.
(2) Develop policy guidelines and mandates. These guidelines and mandates, at minimum, shall ensure that all of the following occurs:
(A) Medical records for all treatments of a
student college athlete by personnel in the course of the student college athlete’s participation in an athletic program shall be maintained for a period of 10 years after the student
college athlete leaves the program and shall be timely provided to him or her upon request.
(B) There is transparency on college athlete protections and the prevention of deceptive or fraudulent business practices that harm college athletes.
(3) Conduct surveys of college athletes and personnel.
(4) Perform compliance inspections as determined by the commission.
(5) Exercise subpoena power, if necessary, to obtain information necessary to carry out its duties under this chapter.
(6) Hold quarterly meetings.
(7) Distribute, commencing in 2021, on or before January 1 of each year, an annual report to each institution of higher education, athletic conference, and athletic association and to the Legislature, pursuant to Section 9795 of the Government Code, regarding the state of college athlete protections under this chapter.
(8) Determine which of its guidelines, materials, and other information may benefit high school athletes, high school sports programs, and the California Interscholastic Federation, and make them available and easily accessible to the public.
(9) Consider collaborative and cost-reduction efforts with other states, intercollegiate sports conferences, and associations that are not comprised of at least one institution of higher education, and higher education institutions with intercollegiate sports programs that are not located in California to improve the treatment of intercollegiate athletes in other states.
(10) Create advisory boards, as needed, comprised of unpaid volunteer individuals and organizations with expertise relevant to the implementation of this chapter.
(11) Use fees with legislative approval from the College Athlete Protection Act Fund, established in subdivision (e) of Section 67394.7, to execute its duties under this chapter.
(12) Develop processes for it to receive, track, and investigate complaints regarding suspected violations of this chapter.
(13) Issue penalties pursuant to Section 67394.6 and remedies for violations of this chapter, and pass all relevant information regarding its investigations to the appropriate athletic conferences.
(b)Until the commission receives fees pursuant to Section 67394.7, the commission shall only have the power to perform its functions under this chapter that do not incur costs to the commission. (c)
(b) The commission shall adopt regulations to implement this chapter.
Article 5. College Athlete Protections
67394.5.(a) Individuals, including college athletes or other students, who report suspected violations of this chapter shall have whistleblower protection. Personnel who retaliate against these individuals shall be subject to penalties pursuant to Section 67394.6.
(b) Personnel who knowingly provide false information or attempt to obstruct an investigation by the commission of a violation of this chapter shall be subject to penalties pursuant to Section 67394.6.
(c) Personnel who reduce or cancel the athletic participation or eligibility of, impose a financial penalty or penalties on, or otherwise retaliate against, a college athlete, an institution of higher education, an athletic conference, or an athletic association, or other personnel for complying with this chapter shall be subject to penalties pursuant to Section 67394.6.
(d) (1) By January 1, 2020, personnel shall be deemed mandated reporters required to report each instance of reasonably suspected violations of this chapter to the commission. Personnel failing to comply with mandated reporting requirements shall be subject to penalties pursuant to Section 67394.6.
(2) All reports of suspected violations of this chapter before the commission commences its initial operations shall be made to the Department of Justice and directly forwarded by the department to the commission once it commences its initial operations.
(e) (1) By January 1, 2020, each institution of higher education, athletic conference, and athletic association shall comply with all of the following:
(A) Inform its personnel of their responsibilities and college athlete protections established by or pursuant to this chapter.
(B) Inform college athletes of their rights and protections under this chapter, including all guidelines and mandates adopted by the commission pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 67394.4, if any, and inform them of their right to report suspected violations of this chapter to a mandated reporter of their choice pursuant to subdivision (d), the Department of Justice, or the commission once it commences its initial operations.
(C) Designate at least one employee to oversee compliance with this chapter and to serve as a point of contact for the commission.
(2) Each institution of higher education, athletic conference, and athletic association shall annually inform its personnel and college athletes pursuant to subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1) before the start of each academic year.
67394.6.(a) In addition to any other remedy or penalty authorized under existing law, an individual who commits a violation of this chapter shall be subject to penalties established pursuant to regulations adopted by the commission. Penalties may include any, or any combination, including all, of the following:
(1) Civil penalties.
(2) Temporary or permanent prohibition from employment at institutions of higher education.
(3) Other penalties imposed by the commission.
(b) The commission shall consider all of the following factors when establishing penalties for a violation of this chapter:
(1) The number and duration of violations.
(2) Whether the violation was the result of an intentional or negligent action.
(3) The nature and extent of harm caused by the violation.
Article 6. Financial Provisions
67394.7.(a) Institutions of higher education with athletic programs that were members of the NCAA in 2016 shall pay annual fees, in an amount determined by the commission pursuant to subdivision (b), to cover the reasonable regulatory costs of this chapter, not to exceed four million dollars ($4,000,000) in total, to be deposited into the Athlete Protection Act Fund established in subdivision (e).
(b) The commission shall base the annual fees described in subdivision (a) on the number of college athletes and coaches reported in the 2015–16 United States Department of Education’s Equity in Athletics Disclosure report. The commission shall establish the annual fees pursuant to all of the following requirements:
(1) Athletic programs of the same athletic conference with a combined average of 250 to 349, inclusive,
student college athletes and 15 to 29, inclusive, coaches shall each pay annually up to a maximum of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000).
(2) Athletic programs of the same athletic conference with a combined average of 350 to 449, inclusive,
student college athletes and 30 to 44,
inclusive, coaches shall each pay annually up to a maximum of seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000).
(3) Athletic programs of the same athletic conference with a combined average of 450 to 549, inclusive,
student college athletes and 45 to 59, inclusive, coaches shall each pay annually up to a maximum of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).
(4) Athletic programs of the same athletic conference with a combined average of 550 or more total
student college
athletes and 60 or more coaches shall each pay annually up to a maximum of seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($750,000).
(5) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) to (4), inclusive, two-year institutions of higher education with one or more coaches shall each pay annually up to a maximum of one thousand dollars ($1,000).
(c) An institution of higher education with athletic programs and teams in more than one athletic conference shall be counted as a member of the athletic conference to which the majority of its college athletes belong. If an athletic program is not affiliated with an athletic conference, the program shall be treated as an independent athletic conference, with its number of
student
college athlete participants and coaches being treated as its combined conference numbers, for purposes of determining the amount of its annual fees.
(d) For the purposes of this section, a coach shall be a full-time employee of the institution.
(e) The College Athlete Protection Act Fund is hereby established in the State Treasury under the administration of the State Treasurer’s Public Finance Division. Fees received pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be deposited in the fund and appropriated by the Legislature to the commission for the purposes of this chapter.
Article 7. Miscellaneous
67394.8.(a) The provisions of this chapter are severable. If any provision of this chapter or its application is held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application.
(b) This chapter shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2023, and as of that date is repealed. |
Amazon Third-Party Seller Lawsuit; Do You Qualify?
By Consider The Consumer on December 3, 2020
Undermined: Amazon’s Third-Party Sellers Policy
Competition is the name of the game with selling products on the market, especially with e-commerce sites such as Amazon. If you’ve been selling on the site, Amazon’s policy prevents any use of a seller’s private and commercial data, specifically related to sales and marketing, which competitors can use to either improve or create their own product line.
Amazon has willingly embraced this policy, but has also launched and sold products on its own site that were clearly in competition using confidential sales data sold often at a lower cost. This, unfortunately, undermines third-party sellers on their site.
When Amazon supposedly used confidential third-party seller’s private sales and marketing information to create their very own products, they can end up sabotaging businesses if they offer their similar products at a lower cost. This theory can quickly turn into a reality, given that Amazon can afford to burn the profit to get a leg up on their competition, and of course, get better digital real estate on their own hosting platform!
These are just some tactics that the e-retailer purportedly uses to push its own business to success, at the expense of their third-party sellers.
What Can You Do?
If you are a third-party seller whose business has been inadvertently affected by a violation of the policies on Amazon’s website, you may be owed compensation. If you or somebody you know has suffered a loss of business suffered due of Amazon’s actions feel free to contact us today for help!
Here’s How Amazon’s Activities Affect Third-Party Sellers:
The e-commerce giant provides a platform for a lot of third-party sellers, where they can sell their wares online to anyone anywhere in the globe. The setup looks good on paper, and on the outside, seems to be a win for third parties and Amazon, who only takes a portion of each transaction completed on its site.
However, this is just the tip of the iceberg!
There are sellers that have already claimed that Amazon has taken their confidential and proprietary information and that the e-retailer has used said data to be in direct competition with the same sellers through the company’s own business on the site.
If you think about how Amazon can gather customer information and come up with sales trends that only they have direct access to, it’s not very difficult to think how a third-party vendor’s business can be ruined because of Amazon’s activities.
How can there be a healthy competition when Amazon has and will use confidential information, sell these products at a lower cost, and have the privilege of a greater online real estate to sell these products to?
What Are Your Next Steps?
If you are a third-party vendor, and your business has suffered a tremendous loss because of one of Amazon’s policies, you could be owed money for damages, and an attorney can help get the ball rolling here.
Legal help can help you retain evidence, build your case, present it to an independent arbitrator, and fight for the compensation that you deserve!
Editor’s note on the Amazon Third-Party Seller Lawsuits:
This piece is written about the recent Amazon third-party seller lawsuit investigation. If you are considered eligible to be among the class of consumers described in the class action lawsuit investigation, you may eventually take part in receiving any compensation the court may award.
If you believe that what is alleged in the Amazon third-party seller lawsuit investigation has affected you, please don’t hesitate to! |
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435147.96905061
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-16750984.085
Sum 5.1 and 17397425311.
17397425316.1
6591118 + 306.4625
6591424.4625
Calculate -2603 + -54808706.
-54811309
What is -2.22 - 7.1016386008?
-9.3216386008
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7426777693
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-122691756
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11285841003399
What is -25.7 plus -3.406451228?
-29.106451228
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1921396404323.2
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29514.000206
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-208.1754101488588
What is the distance between 126 and 305959128068?
305959127942
Subtract 0.19 from 19533.999433.
19533.809433
What is -551929.36644 + -1.9?
-551931.26644
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3196787.99044
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89.623486568428
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-6592999.7
-348 + -0.6519421202
-348.6519421202
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49.26287984
-78266020246+0.1
-78266020245.9
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-64927021
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1281641.622
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1635025.1233
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-574226.06738
-0.070658157 - 0.2776
-0.348258157
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258505815433.86
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-1971.932712694
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-904024006
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-422659695
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-84930840831.6
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-135341304812
-13457139133.705+0.1
-13457139133.605
What is -0.07813 - 34195.02019?
-34195.09832
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454.4700994
0.0141 + 2943653897
2943653897.0141
What is 15196709197 - 156?
15196709041
What is the distance between 0.5 and -1944207950.1611?
1944207950.6611
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212445704.0817
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281.53676556
What is -0.1209 take away 207397267?
-207397267.1209
What is -0.17 less than -264209635749?
-264209635748.83
What is -123694.981 take away -122733?
-961.981
What is -109.91 minus 78584.316?
-78694.226
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347229059.8085
What is -1.62 less than 3.193250936?
4.813250936
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169.62695789
What is -14696146 - -9107?
-14687039
What is the distance between 12641315 and 13.73364?
12641301.26636
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-4674.123981
-43102784 + -1566.57
-43104350.57
What is the difference between -19951 and -631.5734345?
19319.4265655
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-2268.8298697
What is the distance between -16080.68 and 39.29481?
16119.97481
What is -0.01466429 + 0.07796375?
0.06329946
What is the difference between -377.6 and 856797710?
856798087.6
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106340760
0.21+-187863894300
-187863894299.79
What is -0.0346 less than -0.0209946892?
0.0136053108
What is -13655.16876 plus -29089?
-42744.16876
What is 0.5 minus -112064992.75?
112064993.25
-15437650151 - -1.9
-15437650149.1
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-273900995.54
What is the distance between -4.6825 and 83477240?
83477244.6825
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-868643
50.82023429+1.73
52.55023429
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-154183866.80155
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364455524
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308021.05
What is 0.1 + 1090067037449?
1090067037449.1
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-28.56915223
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-204151264337.376
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-115711199.8807141
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-4128.75935
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1.3202275628
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170598541.5
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228567182
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-3782760156166.969
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484.96042
What is the difference between -30.92 and -2992099647?
2992099616.08
What is -0.020897504262 minus -15?
14.979102495738
43053466 + -53221
43000245
What is -10 + -14878114195?
-14878114205
What is 25.81 - 0.3569531038?
25.4530468962
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533751441.235
-420.114 - 429745164
-429745584.114
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-11372523.04304425
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968156896291.48
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351819046404319.7
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479771956
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-0.491797
498007597.26 - -14853
498022450.26
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2056482961638
What is 6615.484412 minus -0.020725?
6615.505137
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-10.356629598
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-6.71213
What is -17660567004398 less than 3?
17660567004401
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-2525766.077
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-9289.03763379
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-220684366120
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5767814.2702
What is -26499.785 minus 5057?
-31556.785
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-119658080051107.02
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203115507315
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-6748539706774.4
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-151321246
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-52960142.690847
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-488.945527992
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-31372417
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730130352118
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6244040561.73
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-91714.13011
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197.64218342
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-1186300.016473
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-1773604390069
What is -0.0529 plus 1502789852572?
1502789852571.9471
What is the difference between 230678 and 319388?
88710
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157339858.1
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-26865685718.5
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18212798.2333
What is -440987 minus -283694298?
283253311
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-38122772409.7
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-0.0465553999490717
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93756512023314
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3234345875
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-2469156972.652
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62563.459
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-6806060243181.1
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-13093365.246
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70.586278770219
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-892889279319
What is 4059889 + -34925286?
-30865397
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0.241241943
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2202120781.56
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18520897
Calculate -1346573255 + 2867.19.
-1346570387.81
What is -1060 - 339261890644?
-339261891704
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-1704.961928
What is 23931.392 take away -721.013?
24652.405
What is 43 plus -59.44494941?
-16.44494941
Add together 5 and -0.074181146419041.
4.925818853580959
Add together -1280142 and -139570.
-1419712
Work out 1.4 + 2195546010649.
2195546010650.4
What is 43.4159 minus 11.058856?
32.357044
What is 20183.014 - 20623?
-439.986
Subtract -38422671 from -51.434.
38422619.566
What is the distance between -257728876 and -89.7866?
257728786.2134
Total of -0.1 and 539584514664.
539584514663.9
Sum 0.1 and -331833007247.
-331833007246.9
What is -2 + -199280542.36?
-199280544.36
What is -0.0183 - 104445647636?
-104445647636.0183
Calculate 41.3 + -1330780232.
-1330780190.7
Sum 21769331058 and -0.005.
21769331057.995
Calculate 64115666 - -6209415.
70325081
What is 6 + 176985966126?
176985966132
Work out 1.972 - -40927516.
40927517.972
Work out -15 - 0.219881014733.
-15.219881014733
What is -0.611116950397 + 1?
0.388883049603
What is the distance between -2078222 and 19.691416?
2078241.691416
What is -41.9675899 take away -0.06694?
-41.9006499
Sum 1571 and -401.190209.
1169.809791
-10.2+-312840960490
-312840960500.2
Add together 42013 and 490210034.
490252047
Add together 664218365856 and -42.
664218365814
What is 27 minus 8173095740002?
-8173095739975
What is 707 minus -134211809682?
134211810389
Add together 12 and -3869313395939.
-3869313395927
Calculate 13500.89141 + -32278.
-18777.10859
Work out 12936375 + 5.85275.
12936380.85275
What is 14051.424665 minus 459?
13592.424665
Add 99 and -1.27767067.
97.72232933
Work out 0.003476804154 - 5.
-4.996523195846
-9970390502+0.32
-9970390501.68
Total of -4306.947928 and 0.
-4306.947928
Add 181085441226230 and 4.
181085441226234
Subtract -14631039958 from 112.
14631040070
What is -0.036953 + -103705.25545?
-103705.292403
What is -2679235 less than 319088?
2998323
-7897224 - -2.07685
-7897221.92315
Work out |
If you ever wanted a perfect metaphor for IT security, watch Star Trek. Go ahead: bust your ass for your entire career, be the top of your class on the flagship of the fleet; when things start going bad because of a management decision you had no say in, you’re going to get killed and nobody in the next episode will even remember your name. Remember Galaxy Quest? “Let’s get out of here before one of those things kills guy.”
Because really, nobody cares about security.
Well, some of us do. And some of us that do, regardless of our best efforts, will still get screwed, because there’s not much you can do if your bank doesn’t.
Sweet Jeebus. To sum up, an American scrapyard owner has had to go to court in Maryland to prevent the CIBC from sending him any more of its clients’ confidential transaction information. No kidding. How does the mind boggle? Let me count the ways:
- The CIBC handles internal branch-to-branch communications by unencrypted fax. In terms of modern information technology, this is like sending your cave drawings via brontosaurus express. It is two trilobites tied together with a long string. I realize that things get pretty hectic between 10:00 and 4:00, but you guys might want to take a look at the landscape; the world’s changed a little since 1978.
- Apparently, nobody bothered to ask what actually happened to all those faxes with people’s names, addresses, phone numbers, bank account, SIN numbers and signatures that were sent to somewhere but never received at the other end.
- The guy receiving all this stuff called the CIBC in 2001, as in “2004 minus 3″ to tell them about it, and got the brush-off.
- The CIBC claims they responded to Mr. Peer in 2002, and thought the problem was solved, a thinking that apparently didn’t involve “checking”. Nevertheless,
- The bank is now spinning for damage control, saying that the guy they were accidentally sending extremely-private faxes to “failed to co-operate with CIBC’s attempts to solve the problem”, a sure sign that they know that this is huge-for-sure.
The enormity of a fuckup like this defies description; even so, the CIBC should wonder how lucky they were that his next phone call wasn’t directly to the Mob, who would have been more than willing to help him out. It wouldn’t surprise me to hear that a full third of the CIBC’s legal department actually soiled themselves reading the Globe & Mail today.
“Boss, I read the Globe & Mail this morning, and I’ve soiled myself. I have to go home and change.”
“Take a cab. Expense it. On your way back, you should let your wife know that you won’t be home for dinner for the next five years.”
At a guess, I’d say that the CIBC is about to get taken to court and ridden like a pony. I don’t know if there’s one word to describe what happens when a major corporation gets gang-raped by an army of extremely excited lawyers set in the twin pursuits of justice and fat sacks of bank money while the national privacy commissioner is nearby cracking a bullwhip, waving a Stetson around his head and yelling “Yeehah!”, but if I did, this is exactly where I would use that word. I bet there’s one really long German word for it that they don’t use much.
I don’t know who’s in charge of information security at CIBC, but I’m betting nobody; a Tickle-Me Elmo doll in a blue blazer could probably have kept this one at bay. But let me get back to my original point about redshirts just in case whoever’s given that vacant-either-way job next is reading this: if you are in charge of security, and you can’t say “no” to management, then you are not in charge of security – you are in charge of being the fall guy.
Just once, I would have liked to see a redshirt say no.
UPDATE: He was still receiving missent faxes yesterday. So the CIBC has banned faxes completely, and they’re going to courier everything. Yeehah!
Update 2 – The Comedy Continues: “Courier service is something we’ve had since the 19th century,” said Robert Waite, a spokesman for the bank. “It works fine. It may take somewhat longer, but it’s actually an efficient system.”
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In Canada, a signed fax is legally binding. Not much else can be legally binding in Canada, and also transmitted cross-country at the speed of porn.
I’d love to see the wording of that particular statute. Yay for legislation that isn’t technology-neutral.
There is a word that begins with “cluster”, but I suspect that wasn’t the word you had in mind. It isn’t German, at any rate.
Very funny summary of the situation, anyway.
The word that comes to my mind is “schadenfreude,” but that’s what we’re getting out of all this…
I bet there’s one really long German word for it that they don’t use much.
I made one up:
Bankverkehrsicherheitunfallrodeo
Re: “I’m betting nobody”:
Note that in this open letter, Ron Lalonde (the CIBC executive who will apparently be taking the hit for the team on this one) is described as “Ron Lalonde, Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Adminstrative Officer, and Chief Privacy Officer.”
Curiously, in this description of the man and his position, that “Chief Privacy Officer” bit doesn’t show up at all. In fact, right now the only result returned when you search the CIBC web site for the phrase “privacy officer” is the aforementioned open letter.
To be fair, his job description does include “legal”, “compliance”, “communications” and “other administrative functions” (whatever that means). So he’s a pretty good target for the fall guy. |
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author:
- Konstantin Beyer
- Kimmo Luoma
- 'Walter T. Strunz'
bibliography:
- 'bibliography.bib'
title: 'Work as an external quantum observable and an operational quantum Jarzynski equality - Supplemental Material'
---
=1
Quantum JE in a TPM scheme
==========================
As in the classical case, one assumes the system to be initially in a thermal state of Hamiltonian $H_A$ $$\begin{aligned}
\label{eq:gibbs-state}
\rho_{\mathcal{S}}= \frac{1}{Z_A} \sum_a e^{-\beta E_a} {|a\rangle\langlea|}, && Z_A = \sum_a e^{-\beta E_a}.\end{aligned}$$ Therefore, the probability to measure outcome $a$ and $b$ in first and second measurement, respectively, is then given by $$\begin{aligned}
\label{eq:prob}
p(a,b) = {\operatorname{Tr}}\{ {|b\rangle\langleb|} {\operatorname{U}}{|a\rangle\langlea|} \rho_{\mathcal{S}}{|a\rangle\langlea|} {\operatorname{U}}^\dagger \},\end{aligned}$$ where we have assumed that the first measurement is implemented by a Lüders instrument [@heinosaari_mathematical_2011]. The classical form of the JE can then directly be verified for the quantum TPM scheme [@TasakiJarzynskiRelationsQuantum2000; @KurchanQuantumFluctuationTheorem2001] $$\begin{aligned}
\label{eq:TPM-JE}
\big\langle e^{-\beta W} \big\rangle &= \sum_{a,b} p(a,b) e^{-\beta (E_b - E_a)} \nonumber\\
&= \sum_{a,b} {\operatorname{Tr}}\{ {\mathds{Q}}_b {\operatorname{U}}{\mathds{P}}_a \,\rho_{\mathcal{S}}\, {\mathds{P}}_a {\operatorname{U}}^\dagger \} e^{-\beta (E_b - E_a)} \nonumber\\
&= \sum_b e^{-\beta E_b} {\operatorname{Tr}}\{{\mathds{Q}}_b {\operatorname{U}}\sum_a (e^{+\beta E_a} {\mathds{P}}_a \,\rho_{\mathcal{S}}\, {\mathds{P}}_a) {\operatorname{U}}^\dagger \} \nonumber\\
&= \sum_{b} e^{-\beta E_b} {\operatorname{Tr}}\{{\mathds{Q}}_b {\operatorname{U}}\frac{1}{Z_A} {\mathds{1}}{\operatorname{U}}^\dagger \} \nonumber \\
&= \frac{1}{Z_A} \sum_b e^{-\beta E_b} = \frac{Z_B}{Z_A} = e^{-\beta \Delta F}. \end{aligned}$$ As one can see from the forth line, the TPM-JE in this form works for any unital dynamics and is not restricted to unitary ones [@RasteginNonequilibriumequalitiesunital2013; @RasteginJarzynskiequalityquantum2014; @RasteginQuantumFluctuationsRelations2018].
The work increment observable
=============================
The vectors needed to construct the work are $$\begin{aligned}
\label{eq:6}
{|\phi_+\rangle} &= {|\psi_{\mathcal{C}}\rangle} + i\, \alpha\, {|\dot{\psi}_{\mathcal{C}}\rangle},
\nonumber\\
{|\phi_-\rangle} &= {|\psi_{\mathcal{C}}\rangle} - i\, \alpha\,
{|\dot{\psi}_{\mathcal{C}}\rangle},\nonumber\\
\alpha &= \sqrt{\frac{\langle \psi_{\mathcal{C}}| \psi_{\mathcal{C}}\rangle}{\langle \dot{\psi}_{\mathcal{C}}| \dot{\psi}_{\mathcal{C}}\rangle }}.\end{aligned}$$ They are orthogonal and can therefore be used to define a suitable measurement on the ancillas after their collision $$\begin{aligned}
\label{eq:8}
\langle\phi_+|\phi_-\rangle =\, & \langle \psi_{\mathcal{C}}| \psi_{\mathcal{C}}\rangle- \alpha^2
\langle\dot{\psi}_{\mathcal{C}}|
\dot{\psi}_{\mathcal{C}}\rangle\nonumber \\
&- i\, \alpha \langle
\dot{\psi}_{\mathcal{C}}| \psi_{\mathcal{C}}\rangle -
i\, \alpha \langle \psi_{\mathcal{C}}|
\dot{\psi}_{\mathcal{C}}\rangle \nonumber \\
=\, & \langle \psi_{\mathcal{C}}| \psi_{\mathcal{C}}\rangle- \alpha^2
\langle\dot{\psi}_{\mathcal{C}}|
\dot{\psi}_{\mathcal{C}}\rangle\nonumber \\
&- i\, \alpha \langle
\dot{\psi}_{\mathcal{C}}| \psi_{\mathcal{C}}\rangle +
i\, \alpha \langle \dot{\psi}_{\mathcal{C}}|
{\psi}_{\mathcal{C}}\rangle \nonumber \\
=\, & \langle \psi_{\mathcal{C}}| \psi_{\mathcal{C}}\rangle- \alpha^2
\langle\dot{\psi}_{\mathcal{C}}|
\dot{\psi}_{\mathcal{C}}\rangle\nonumber \\
=\, & 0, \end{aligned}$$ where we have used that $\langle \dot{\psi}_{\mathcal{C}}|
{\psi}_{\mathcal{C}}\rangle$ is fully imaginary.
The observable reads $$\begin{aligned}
\label{eq:7}
\Omega &= \frac{1}{2 \alpha} ({|\phi_+\rangle\langle\phi_+|} -
{|\phi_-\rangle\langle\phi_-|}) + \zeta \, {\mathds{1}}\nonumber\\
&= i({|\dot{\psi}_{\mathcal{C}}\rangle\langle\psi_{\mathcal{C}}|} -
{|{\psi_{\mathcal{C}}}\rangle\langle\dot{\psi}_{\mathcal{C}}|}) + \zeta \, {\mathds{1}},\end{aligned}$$ with $$\begin{aligned}
\zeta = - 2 i\, {{\rm Im}}\{\langle \psi_{\mathcal{C}}|
\dot{\psi}_{\mathcal{C}}\rangle \}.\end{aligned}$$ The expectation value of $\Omega$ is equal to the work increment $$\begin{aligned}
\label{eq:9}
{\langle\psi_{\mathcal{C}}^\star|}\Omega{|\psi_{\mathcal{C}}^\star\rangle}
=& i\, \bigg( \langle \psi_{\mathcal{C}}{|\dot{\psi}_{\mathcal{C}}\rangle\langle\psi_{\mathcal{C}}|}
\psi_{\mathcal{C}}\rangle -\langle \psi_{\mathcal{C}}{|{\psi_{\mathcal{C}}}\rangle\langle\dot{\psi}_{\mathcal{C}}|}
\psi_{\mathcal{C}}\rangle \nonumber\\
& -dt \langle \psi_{\mathcal{C}}{|\dot{\psi}_{\mathcal{C}}\rangle\langle\psi_{\mathcal{C}}|}
{\psi}^\lightning_{\mathcal{C}}\rangle + dt \langle \psi_{\mathcal{C}}{|{\psi_{\mathcal{C}}}\rangle\langle\dot{\psi}_{\mathcal{C}}|}
{\psi}^\lightning_{\mathcal{C}}\rangle
\nonumber \\
& - dt \langle {\psi}^\lightning_{\mathcal{C}}{|\dot{\psi}_{\mathcal{C}}\rangle\langle\psi_{\mathcal{C}}|}
\psi_{\mathcal{C}}\rangle + dt \langle {\psi}^\lightning_{\mathcal{C}}{|{\psi_{\mathcal{C}}}\rangle\langle\dot{\psi}_{\mathcal{C}}|}
\psi_{\mathcal{C}}\rangle\bigg)
\nonumber \\
& + \zeta \nonumber\\
=& -2 dt\, {{\rm Im}}\{\langle\dot{\psi}_{\mathcal{C}}| {\psi}^\lightning_{\mathcal{C}}\rangle \}
+2 i\, {{\rm Im}}\{ \langle \psi_{\mathcal{C}}| \dot{\psi}_{\mathcal{C}}\rangle \} +\zeta\nonumber{}
\\
=&-2 dt\, {{\rm Im}}\{\langle\dot{\psi}_{\mathcal{C}}| {\psi}^\lightning_{\mathcal{C}}\rangle
\}\nonumber\\
=& \, dW. \end{aligned}$$
|
These notes are a short comment of the Weaving People and Place Seminar held the 1 July at CSM.
They do not pretend to be the conclusions on the overall project. They simply present some first observations on some common characters of the 13 working groups discussions.
Ezio Manzini
The CoR Project final goal has been to discuss how art and design contribute to weave people and place. That is, to (re)build communities-in-places and, doing so, to move some steps towards of a resilient sustainable society.
The experiment has been based of 13 project teams’ work. These works had different motivation and goals. But they also had a common character: they triggered and supported human encounters, intended as the molecular component of every social forms. The experiment specificity has been to present and discuss the proposed initiatives moving from this specific common angle and raising this question: how to describe the human-to-human and human-to place interactions triggered and/or made possible by these activities? What is the relationship between these interaction and art and design initiative that made them possible?
Here some common (or quasi-common) characters:
- The encounters proposed are (mainly) the result of light-short interactions. They range from art performance, to pop-up events, to punctual interventions in longer, or even open-ended, design processes.
- They happen out of the involved actors’ comfort zone. In fact, an encounter with someone who appears to be very diverse requires taking a risk: the risk of opening yourself to an unknown person and, doing so, becoming more vulnerable.
- They require enabling places. Safe and “de-risked” places where, for the involved actors, it become easier “to take some risks, without risking too much”. These safe places must be, at the same time, open, protected and, if possible, endowed with a kind of un-finished character.
- They require triggering artefacts. Tangible mediating objects or practical collaborative capable to offer the involved actors an opportunity to start a conversation and to experiment new kinds of interactions.
- The encounters per se cannot be designed. In turn, enabling places and triggering artefacts must be attentively conceived and developed.
Discussing these characters, it must be also considered that this Seminar discussed the results of experiments done by students and teachers in an art and design school. This implied that the proposed encounters majority had students as one of the main actors.
In turn, these encounters between students and other residents actors are very specific: they are the meeting of students, who, by the nature of their position, are highly transient and the residents who are, in comparison, much more abiding. At the same time, this kind of encounters seems to be highly emblematic: in a fluid world, the encounter between transient and abiding actors is a very diffuse (in a fluid world, for different reasons, a growing number of people is on-the-move. That is, these people are transient in relation with the others).
In conclusion, the new communities-in-place must be able to include, in the variety of interactions they offer, also this kind of encounters. Not only: they should consider them positive energies capable to trigger and support the communing: i.e. the community building processes that represents their normal condition of existence.
Students and teachers, as well as migrants, tourists, and other people-on-the-move, should be included, and play a positive role, in the community-in-place where it happens them to stop for a while. |
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As community builders, understanding culture is our business. No matter where you live,.
But as we explore culture, it's our cultures and differences don't matter. We can't gloss over differences and pretend they don't exist, wishing we could all be alike, and we can't pretend world is becoming increasingly diverse and the world be unified as a cohesive whole, if people separate into many different cultural groups?
- In order to be a part of that dream, must I assimilate?
- Why does racism persist in places that?
- If my group is excluded, what can I do?
- How do I protect my children from being targeted by racism or sexism other forms of discrimination if I live in a diverse society? Shall I send them to culturally or racially specific..
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Okihiro, G. (1994). Margins and mainstreams: Asians in American history and culture. Seattle, WA: The University of Washington Press.
Takaki, R. (1993). A different mirror: A history of multicultural America. Boston: Little, Brown and Company. |
Q:
When executing stored procedures in VB.NET/SQL, are we supposed to add "EXEC" or not?
I'm not sure what to believe anymore. When we are running our VB.NET SqlCommand off of stored procedures, do we add EXEC in our commands or not?!
I get an error:
Could not find stored procedure 'EXEC uspGrabAutoByYMM'.
But then other people tell me you MUST put EXEC in there for it to run.
Here's my sample code:
Public Sub BindGridAutosYMM()
Dim constring As String = "server=classified;database=classified"
Using con As New SqlConnection(constring)
Using cmd As New SqlCommand("EXEC uspGrabAutoByYMM", con)
cmd.Parameters.Add("@Year", SqlDbType.VarChar).Value = TextBox1.Text
cmd.Parameters.Add("@Make", SqlDbType.VarChar).Value = TextBox2.Text
cmd.Parameters.Add("@Model", SqlDbType.VarChar).Value = TextBox3.Text
cmd.CommandType = CommandType.StoredProcedure
Using sda As New SqlDataAdapter(cmd)
Using dt As New DataTable()
sda.Fill(dt)
DataGridView1.DataSource = dt
End Using
End Using
End Using
End Using
End Sub
A:
No.
System.Data.CommandType.StoredProcedure does it for you.
It will be helpful: How to: Execute a Stored Procedure that Returns Rows
See too:
Using EXECUTE with Stored Procedures
You do not have to specify the EXECUTE keyword when you execute stored procedures when the statement is the first one in a batch.
EXECUTE (Transact-SQL)
If you remove the "exec" and the problem persists, confirm that this procedure exists in your database.
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Sleeps up to 6 people but really suitable for 4 adults and perhaps 2 children. 2 bedrooms upstairs, second lounge downstairs acts as third bedroom. Traditional apartment on two floors situated above a coffee shop and hairdressers on main street near Hamilton town centre. Restored with lots of TLC. Close to train station, motorways, supermarkets, bars and restaurants.
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The South Lanarkshire region
Lots to do and see. Glasgow is only 17 minutes by train and is full of shops, restaurants, art galleries, museums, bars, clubs - you only have to decide! Tennis courts and golf very close. You can also spend a beautiful day on Loch Lomond or down at the beach in Troon or one of the other many Ayrshire beaches.
The region is also very import for business peopel - Eurocentral is only a 10 minute drive. Edinburgh only 40 minutes away.
Take a drive up the Clyde valley for some beautiful scenery.
Hamilton
The town of Hamilton was originally known as Cadzow or Cadyou[3] (Middle Scots: Cad?ow, the "?" being the letter yogh), pronounced /kadyu/. During the Wars of Scottish Independence the Hamilton family initially supported the English and Walter fitz Gilbert (the head of the Hamilton family) was governor of Bothwell Castle on behalf of the English. However, he later changed loyalty to Robert the Bruce, following the Battle of Bannockburn, and ceded Bothwell to him. For this act, he was rewarded with a portion of land which had been forfeited by the Comyns at Dalserf and later the Barony and lands of Cadzow, which in time would become the town of Hamilton.
Cadzow was renamed Hamilton in the time of James Hamilton, 1st Lord Hamilton, who was married to the Princess Mary, the daughter of King James II of Scotland.
The Hamilton family constructed many landmark buildings in the area including the Hamilton Mausoleum in Strathclyde Park, which has the longest echo of any building in the world. The Hamilton family have been major land-owners in the area to this day. Hamilton Palace was the historic seat of the Dukes of Hamilton until the early-twentieth century.
Other historic buildings in the area include Hamilton Old Parish Church, a Georgian era building completed in 1734 and the only church to have been built by William Adam. The graveyard of the old parish church contains some Covenanter remains. The former Edwardian Town Hall now houses the library and concert hall. The Townhouse complex underwent a sympathetic modernization in 2002 and opened to the public in summer 2004. The ruins of Cadzow Castle also lie in Chatelherault Country Park, two miles from the town centre.
Hamilton Palace was the largest non-royal residence in the Western world, located in the north-east of the town. A former seat of the Dukes of Hamilton, it was built in 1695, subsequently much enlarged, and demolished in 1921 due to ground subsidence. It is widely acknowledged as having been one of the grandest houses in Scotland, was visited and admired by Queen Victoria, and was written about by Daniel Defoe.
Hamilton Barracks was formerly the Depot of The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) and the home of the 1st Battalion of the Regiment. The Regimental Museum is part of the Low Parks Museum.
The Low Parks Museum is housed in what was a 16th century inn and a staging post for journeys between Glasgow and Edinburgh. Recently refurbished, it is the oldest building in Hamilton and is to the north of the Palace Grounds.
David Livingstone lived in Hamilton from 1862 until his death on 1 May 1873. His house still stands on Burnbank Road (No.17) and has a plaque about him living there,
You can also visit the Chatelherault Hunting Lodge and Hamilton Old Parish Church
By road the town is to the west of the M74 motorway, the main southerly link to England, which joins the M6 just north of Carlisle. The main route from Edinburgh is the M8, leaving at junctions 6 or 7.
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Excellent clean accomodation, suitable for a couple or family. We found a fully epuipt kitchen with all the required utensills and excellent bathrooms / shower room and lounge. Suitable base for touring the Lochs and conveniant for Glasgow & Edinburgh. With very good local amenities
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Beyoncé Speaks on Legacy & Family Connection to New Orleans Leading Up to Super BowlPosted by Mr.North under Behind the Scenes , Photos , Quotes
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The moment is almost here. With a little over six hours left until kickoff for Super Bowl XLVII between the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens, Beyoncé gets one last rehearsal in for her anticipated halftime show performance. In the last of her vlogs leading up tonight’s show, Bey gushes over the importance of New Orleans hosting this year’s event. She also hit Instagram to post two photos as she went through a final walk-through at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, where her and possibly some special guests will have the attention of millions worldwide.
“I was on my way here….and I was looking at the Superdome and I felt very proud because I know this is my legacy. And I’m really happy it’s in the south, I’m happy that it’s close to home. I spent many car rides coming to New Orleans from Texas so it feels nice to be where my family is from, Louisiana. It’s kind of like everything is coming back around full circle.”
The NFL Super Bowl XLVII begins at 6 p.m. EST on CBS with Alicia Keys singing the U.S. National Anthem, and Beyoncé performing a 12-minute set at halftime.
Watch Bey’s arrival in New Orleans, below……
Previously:
Beyoncé Speaks on Motherhood, Super Bowl Performance & More on NFL Network
Beyoncé Addresses Lip-Synch Scandal: “I Love Haters”
Beyoncé’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Rehearsal: Photos and Video
April 2nd, 2013 at 9:21 am
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The present application relates to an instrument for assembling a bone anchoring device, which includes a shank, a head being separate from the shank, and a receiving part having a first end, a second end and a longitudinal bore extending from the first to the second end, the head being positionable within the longitudinal bore at the second end.
Such a bone anchoring device is described, for example, in U.S. Pat. No. 6,835,196 B2, by the same applicant. The device is arranged to connect a screw with a rod. The shank of the screw and the head are formed as separate parts. The head is shaped as a spherical segment thus being adapted to be pivotably held in the receiving part for allowing a multiaxial arrangement of the device. One example disclosed relates to the shank which has a cylindrical shape while the separate head is provided with one or more slits and further with a cylindrical bore into which the cylindrical end portion of the shank can be inserted.
Another example of a bone anchoring device having a screw with a shank and a spherically segmented head, which is separate from the head, is disclosed in EP 1741396 A1, by the same applicant. The shank has a threaded section and an engagement end, which is of conical shape, wherein the diameter increases towards the free end. Similarly, the head has a bore which is of conical shape, wherein the respective cone angles may be the same.
The head according to EP '396 is also provided with one or more slits to enable an elastic widening of the diameter at the bottom opening of the bore, when the engagement end is inserted, whose end diameter is slightly larger than former diameter of the head. The widening is facilitated by a chamfer arranged at the edges of the engagement end. As a result of this configuration, the head may be clicked onto shank upon assembly wherein the conical shape allows for enhanced stability, once the head is clamped.
Another example of a bone anchoring device having a screw with a separate shank and head is disclosed in European Patent Application no. 06 024 232 not yet published. The spherically segmented head has a cylindrical shape similar to the example disclosed in U.S. '196 described above. However, for example, a ring opened by a slit is provided as an elastic projection positioned within a circumferential groove inside the bore of the head. The engagement end of the shank is also of cylindrical in shape and has substantially the same diameter as the bore of the head to be insertable therein. The engagement end has a corresponding circumferential groove that may receive the projection, which may thus snap into the groove upon insertion of the engagement end into the cylindrical bore of the head.
The separate provision of the shank and the head with respect to the screw makes it possible to assemble sets of bone anchoring devices, in which one head may be combined with shanks of various sizes, structure and material properties. This may reduce the costs of a set since the heads will generally have to satisfy strong requirements with regard to accuracy, stress and tension characteristics, selection of material, etc., while the shanks may be produced according to the specific needs in large number with slightly less accuracy. This becomes particularly valid in cases, where spherically segmented heads are used, which provide for multi- or polyaxial arrangements of bone anchoring devices.
Further, simple screwing-in of the bone screw into the bone may be accomplished followed by easily clicking the preassembled receiving part including the head onto the engagement end.
It has been observed, however, that the assembly of bone anchoring devices as described above may eventually become somewhat circumstantial, just when multi- or polyaxial arrangements are involved. For example, the bore of the head positioned inside the bottom opening of the receiving part may pivot in any direction away from the engagement end of the shank which can render the assembly as a difficult procedure.
Based on the foregoing, there is a need to improve and facilitate the assembly of bone anchoring devices, in particular where bone screws are provided which have separate shanks and heads. |
First spotted in the dome sporting a very dark skin mainly because he was hiding out in the mulch that covers the floor. I hadn’t seen the Mr. Toady in a few months so I wasn’t sure if he had left while we had the door open moving rocks in back in November. What a surprise to find him hooping about near the cabbage. This post features Mr. Toad spends the Winter in the geodesic bio dome.
Hello Mr. Toady in The Geodesic Bio Dome
I can’t believe I didn’t scream…. toads are reptiles after all. Thrilled and honored to have a toad living in my geodesic bio dome for the winter in Ohio.
This video can be found on YouTube at :
The Day Mr.Toad Was Spotted In The Geodesic Bio Dome Garden
Having a toad in the garden is a treat because he naturally takes care of bad bugs. The toad dwelling in my geodesic dome also is a reminder that I grow naturally. Below is a collection of images from the day spent in the winter garden.
In Conclusion
Toads are amphibians so I need to get that pond filled in with water so Mr. Toady has a place to swim. You’re invited to leave a comment and tell me what you think of Mr. Toady in my dome.
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Q:
Setting port in node.js with listen() method
I am trying to deploy my first node.js to Heroku but I keep getting a H10-App Crashed Error.
I have done some Googling and I am pretty sure I have unwittingly set the port even though can't see where in my code I did it. I have tried to use listen() to set the port dynamically but am still getting the h10 error.
Here is my index.js file
import { createTable, tableData, createButton } from './ladderFuncs';
import thisYear from './yearFunc';
const container = document.createElement('div');
container.setAttribute('class', 'container');
document.body.appendChild(container);
const request = new XMLHttpRequest();
request.open('GET', 'https://api.squiggle.com.au/?q=standings', true);
request.onload = function apiData() {
const data = JSON.parse(this.response).standings;
if (request.status >= 200 && request.status < 400) {
const title = document.createElement('h1');
container.appendChild(title);
title.innerHTML = `${thisYear()} AFL Premiership Season`;
createButton();
createTable();
tableData(data);
} else {
const errorMessage = document.createElement('div');
errorMessage.textContent = 'Out of bounds! On the full!';
container.appendChild(errorMessage);
}
};
const server = require('http');
server.listen(process.env.PORT || 5000);
request.send();
And here is my package.json
"name": "aflapi",
"version": "1.0.0",
"description": "Using the AFL API from Squiggle to create a simple AFL ladder App",
"main": "index.js",
"scripts": {
"start": "webpack-dev-server --mode development",
"build": "webpack --config ./webpack.config.js --mode production",
"test": "echo \"Error: no test specified\" && exit 1"
},
"repository": {
"type": "git",
"url": "https://github.com/benfanderson/aflApp.git"
},
"author": "Ben Anderson",
"license": "ISC",
"devDependencies": {
"@babel/core": "^7.7.7",
"@babel/plugin-proposal-object-rest-spread": "^7.7.7",
"@babel/preset-env": "^7.7.7",
"babel-eslint": "^10.0.3",
"babel-loader": "^8.0.6",
"clean-webpack-plugin": "^3.0.0",
"css-loader": "^3.4.1",
"eslint": "^6.1.0",
"eslint-config-airbnb": "^18.0.1",
"eslint-loader": "^3.0.3",
"eslint-plugin-import": "^2.19.1",
"eslint-plugin-jsx-a11y": "^6.2.3",
"eslint-plugin-react": "^7.17.0",
"eslint-plugin-react-hooks": "^1.7.0",
"fibers": "^4.0.2",
"file-loader": "^5.0.2",
"html-webpack-plugin": "^3.2.0",
"node-sass": "^4.13.1",
"sass": "^1.24.4",
"sass-loader": "^8.0.0",
"style-loader": "^1.1.2",
"url-loader": "^3.0.0",
"webpack": "^4.41.5",
"webpack-cli": "^3.3.10",
"webpack-dev-server": "^3.10.1"
},
"babel": {
"presets": [
"@babel/preset-env"
],
"plugins": [
"@babel/plugin-proposal-object-rest-spread"
]
}
}
Do I need to wrap the whole thing in a http.createServer() method?
Any help will be hugely appreciated.
A:
You can create server like this
const http = require('http');
const server = http.createServer((req,res)=>{
//handle requests
});
server.listen(process.env.PORT || 5000);
request.send();
Hope this helps
Just make sure you can run the code locally without error, before deploying to heroku
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Letter from The Director of The Advance
Spring 2008
Dear Partner in Ministry,
When Christ met the woman at the well, he demonstrated a clear connection between meeting physical needs and meeting spiritual needs. The conversation that began with "Will you give me a drink?" soon became a conversation about "living water" -- the kind of spiritual refreshment that can keep a person from ever being thirsty again.
That's what The Advance is about -- enabling people throughout the world to communicate the love of Christ and offer hope; like water to a person dying of thirst.
In 1948 much of the world was recovering from the horror of war. Lives and livelihoods were devastated, and communities were destroyed. The church was called to step up and step out in faith.
Led by the bishops, The Methodist Church launched an initiative -- to extend God's love in visible, concrete ways. "Advance," said Bishop T. Otto Nall, "is our kind of word -- moving, stirring, commanding, growing, expanding, inspiring. It summons us . . . from where we are, to where we know we ought to be."
For 60 years the people now called United Methodist have designated more than $1.2 billion to The Advance through second-mile giving -- in other words, contributions that are given after a congregation has met its "first-mile" responsibility to support the United Methodist Church's missions and ministries through World Service and other apportioned funds. This "second-mile" giving, beyond our apportioned remittance, is an outward sign of an inward love for Christ and the church.
Gifts -- large and small -- have built churches, dug wells, educated leaders, equipped schools and hospitals, fed and clothed children, planted trees, supported missionaries, rescued victims of wars and natural disasters, and shared God's love.
To all of the people across the world who share in this partnership, the mission work of The Advance is like living water. It refreshes, renews, blesses, gives life and gives hope. It transforms the world, causing even a desert to turn green with life. May God bless the work we do as, together, we walk the second mile.
Sincerely,
Shawn Bakker,
Director of The Advance
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Follow Marine Biologist Carl Safina as he takes viewers around the world to show us how today's ocean issues are being solved in his PBS series "Saving the Ocean." You can watch full episodes online at the PBS website. Here at A/J he's giving us a behind the scenes look at each episode.
Three huge cruise ships stand outside Belize City. Of the thousands of people on board, most will enjoy some locally caught fish or lobster. Can we love the reefs without loving them to death?
The fish market has fishermen offering jacks, bring all sharks to market.
Shark fins are used by the Chinese community here, and some are exported all the way to China, for making “shark fin soup.” The soup itself is just chicken or beef stock. The fins add no flavor. The cartilaginous fin-rays that stiffen the sharks’ fins are all that is of value. They thicken the soup. But flour makes a better thickener. Fins fetch $40 to $50 a pound, an astronomical sum around here. This drives the fishing, as it drives shark fishing worldwide now. It has driven sharks to depletion in many places..”
The waving palms, turquoise shallows, emerald mangrove shoreline, and fringing reef appear intensely beautiful. Outside that wave-breaking necklace of reef, the ocean plunges indigo deep.
We’re here to see what happens when a place is protected from certain kinds of fishing. Nets are verboten on the whole atoll, and a big pie-slice section is closed to all removal of marine life. The seafloor, about sixty feet, is covered with big barrel sponges and soft corals waving gently in the easy-flowing current. The place is bang-on gorgeous. Schools of small and medium fishes are evident everywhere.
So far only about one percent of Belize’s barrier reef is fully protected. But inside those few reserves the results are so dramatic – there are so many more conch, lobster, and big fish – that conservation workers hope to get more reserves established, at an accelerating pace. Of course, “It’s a race against time.”
Here at Glover’s, Demian Chapman’s decade-long study of sharks on the reef is showing that the reserve is working for Nurse Sharks and Caribbean Reef Sharks – exc the mesh.
The head fisherman has been pulling on nets like this for three decades. He. It’s an area where nets are banned and a smaller area where no fishing of any kind.
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Former Sars commissioner Tom Moyane speaks during a press briefing held at Sars offices in Pretoria on 14 March 2018. Picture: Jacques Nelles
The lobby group is now asking renewed questions about Jonas Makwakwa.
With the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) refocusing its attention on suspended South African Revenue Service (Sars) commissioner Tom Moyane, the next question has to be what is happening with Jonas Makwakwa and Kelly-Ann Elskie.
They were alleged to be “involved in or facilitating corrupt activities” while at Sars. However, the NPA was yesterday unable to verify the status of any investigation or case into Makwakwa or Elskie.
The NPA’s renewed interest in Moyane comes as a result of civil rights group Corruption Watch requesting a certificate confirming the authority had declined to prosecute Moyane. Corruption Watch wanted this in order to institute its own, private, prosecution.
“We are pleased the NPA is reviewing its decision not to prosecute Moyane,” said David Lewis of Corruption Watch yesterday. “We’ve long held the evidence is pretty strong and he should be prosecuted.”
The NPA has appeared to many to be less than enthusiastic about prosecuting Moyane, Makwakwa and Elskie, based on verifiable documentary evidence, compared to its attempts to take action against Ivan Pillay, Johann van Loggerenberg and Andries Janse van Rensburg on what appeared to be mostly word of mouth testimony.
The storm around Makwakwa and Elskie broke in late 2016 after a Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) report over their banking transactions was leaked.
Makwakwa was then Sars’ chief officer of business, individual taxes and digital information systems while Elskie – also a Sars employee – appeared to have had a personal relationship with Makwakwa from which she benefited.
According to the FIC, Makwakwa’s personal bank account was the primary account used to receive and disburse funds.
“Credits into this account increased yearly from R1 358 817.01 in 2010 to R3 418 925.43 in 2015 (approximately 15%). Likewise, MJM’s [Makwakwa’s] payments have grown over this period, creating a dependency on suspicious cash deposits and payments to maintain his current standard of living. These payments are of concern as they originate from unknown sources,” the report stated.
As far as Elskie was concerned, the FIC found three cash deposits, totalling R450 200, into her personal bank account.
“The cash deposits were structured into two payments of R160 000 each and a payment of R130 200,” stated the FIC report.
It added the deposits were made over three consecutive days into three different branches of the same bank, all within a 10km radius. |
Amazon flags off Industrial Innovation Fund of $1 billion
Amazon is investing $1billion to spur supply chain, fulfillment and logistics innovation and improve customer experience
The Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund will invest in companies that imagine solutions that incrementally increase delivery speed and further improve the experience of employees working in the warehousing and logistics fields
Amazon is creating a $1 billion venture investment program called the Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund (AIIF) to spur and support innovation in customer fulfillment, logistics, and the supply chain. As customers increasingly shop online and look for even faster delivery, Amazon continues to invent new ways to raise the bar on customer and employee experience while working with other companies focused on those fields.
Amazon has invested and innovated substantially over the last two decades in next-generation technology in its operations. This new fund is one of the ways Amazon continues to invest, along with many other initiatives, such as the MARS and re:MARS conferences that Amazon hosts every year. The conferences bring together innovative minds in machine learning, automation, robotics, and space to share new ideas across these rapidly advancing domains.
"We see an opportunity to look beyond our own experience and empower companies that are developing emerging technologies in customer fulfillment operations, logistics, and the supply chain," said Alex Ceballos Encarnacion, Amazon's vice president of worldwide corporate development. Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund will invest in companies that imagine solutions that incrementally increase delivery speed and further improve the experience of employees working in the warehousing and logistics fields. "These industries are inherently complex," said Ceballos. "With our scale, Amazon is committed to investing in companies that will ignite innovation in emerging technologies that can help improve employee experiences and safety while seamlessly coexisting with workforces across the supply chain, logistics, and other industries."
Amazon has a history of investing in technologies within its operations that support employees and customers, like artificial intelligence, robotics, and other cutting-edge inventions. Some past improvements include robotic arms that perform repetitive tasks and new products in autonomous movement that can help transport larger items.
The AIIF will focus on companies of all stages, from early-stage startups to more established companies that are developing innovative technologies to help advance and improve key areas in fulfillment operations, logistics, and supply chain management, such as safety. These could include companies working in the areas of robotics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, autonomy, and other emerging technologies.
"Investing in companies that are driving the next generation of industrial innovation can have an impact across communities—globally, regionally, and locally," said Bob O'Donnell, founder and chief analyst of TECHnalysis Research. "It's great to see Amazon make these investments in companies in the U.S. and around the world, as historically, ongoing investment in innovation has shown to have a positive economic impact."
Ceballos said that's the goal. "Even as we have continually improved our operations to better the employee experience and enhanced safety through the development of new workstations with better ergonomics, we hope this fund opens the door for more collaboration," said Ceballos.
The Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund's first round of investments is focused on wearable technology that enhances safety in fulfillment buildings and robotics designed to complement and coexist with people's lives. The companies whose innovations were chosen include:.
BionicHIVE: Founded in 2014 and based in Israel, BionicHIVE is developing an autonomous robotic solution that can adapt to existing shelving racks and boxes in warehouses and is capable of floor-to-ceiling functionality.
Mantis Robotics: Founded in 2020 and based in San Francisco, Mantis Robotics is developing a tactile robotic arm that uses sensor technology to cohesively work alongside people. |
BC: Jeremy Bishop Mrs. Porter 1B
FC: World War II
1: Leaders
2: Allies - Charles de Gaulle - Winston Churchill - Josef Stalin - Franklin D. Roosevelt - Harry Truman
3: Axis - Benito Mussolini - Adolf Hitler - Emperor Hirohito - Hideki Tojo
4: Winston Churchill - Succeeded Neville Chamberland for Prime Minister of Great Britain. | Charles de Gaulle - Leader of the Free French Goverment which opposed an armistice with Germany.
5: Harry Truman - Succeeded F.D.R. as U.S. president. - Made the decision to drop the atomic bombs on Nagasaki and Hiroshima. | Franklin D. Roosevelt - Helped pass the Neutrality Acts which attempted to keep the U.S. out of the war. - Passed Lend-Lease Act that allowed the U.S. to give goods to Allied forces. - Helped make the Atlantic Charter which was a plan for the world after the war.
6: Josef Stalin - Ruler of facist country Russia. - Made a treaty with Hitler and was invaded two years later.
7: Adolf Hitler - Came to power in Germany through deception and false promises. - Made Germany a facist country. - Believed that Germans were the "master race" - Increased military build-up which reduced inflation and depression caused by WWI. - Replaced the Weimar Replublic with Third Reich in 1933. | Benito Mussolini - Wanted to restore facist Italy back to the glory that Rome had. - Tried to take over the African colonies and was beat back by the Allies.
8: Hideki Tojo - Became Prime Minster in 1941. Sentenced to death for war crimes after the Japanese surrendered. | Emperor Hirohito - Started the militarization and modernization of Japan. - Empire replaced Shogunate system in 1868. - Empire included East Indes, Burma, Philippines, Mongolia, and Manchuria.
9: Road to War - Japan's Empire - Axis Alliance - Mussolini in Africa - Non-Aggression Pact
10: Japan's Empire - The Japanese empire was ultimately ended by the U.S. nuclear attack on Nagasaki and Hiroshima. - | Axis Alliance - Alliance between Germany, Japan, and Italy.
11: Mussolini in Africa - Defeated in Operation Compass and the Battle of Gondar. | Non-Aggression Pact - Peace treaty between the Soviet Union and Germany. - Signed in 1939 but broken in 1941 when Germany executed Operation Barbarossa.
12: Appeasement: Hitler's Empire - Policies regarding Germany - Hitler's violations of the Treaty of Versailles - Militarizing - Rhineland - Anschluss - Sudetenland(Munich Conference) - Czechoslovakia - Appeasement
13: Policies Regarding Germany - Reduced Army and Navy drasticly. - Rhineland demilitarized. - Forced to give up its colonies. | Hitler's Violations of the Treaty of Versailles - In 1935, he rebuilt the armed forces. - Hitler occupied the Rhineland in 1936. - Annexed Austria in 1938. - Annexed Czechoslovakia.
14: Militarizing - Hitler began building up the German military in 1935. | Rhineland - Hitler started to occupy the demilitarized Rhineland in 1936.
15: Anschluss - In defiance of the Treaty of Versailles, Germany annexed Austria. | Munich Conference - Permitted the annexation of Sudetenland.
16: Appeasement - Great Britain and France commited acts of "appeasement" in order to prevent a 2nd World War. | Czechoslovakia - Hitler annexed part of Czech. because he believed it had a major German population.
17: European Theater - Invasion of Poland - Invasion of France - Battle of Britain - Operation Barbarossa - Operation Overlord
18: Invasion of Poland - On September 1, 1939, Germany used the new "Blitzkrieg" technique and invaded Poland. This invasion started World War II.
19: Invasion of France - On May 10, 1940, Germany invaded France, effectively ending the Phony War. The British and French escaped from the city of Dunkirk to Britain and were transported out by all ships avaliable to them.
20: Battle of Britain - An attempt by Germany's Luftwaffe to gain air superiority over the Royal Air Force. It was the first battle fought entirely in the air. - Kept German air power from destroying Britain. - British radar gave early warning. - British break Enigma code of German plans.
21: Operation Barbarossa - Germany invaded Russia on June 21, 1941. It climaxed in the Battle of Stalingrad in which over 2 million people were killed.
22: Operation Overlord - This was the operation marked by "D-Day", or the invasion of Normany, France by Allied powers on June 6, 1944. Dwight D. Eisenhower was the Supreme Allied Forces Commander.
23: African Theater - Italian Desires - Axis Gains - General Rommel vs. General Montgomery - Battle of El Alamein - Operation Torch
24: Italian Desires - Mussolini wanted to restore the glory of Rome to Italy. | Axis Gains - Italy wanted to take over Ethiopia | General Rommel vs. General Montgomery - Rommel and Montgomery met in the battles of El Alamein.
25: Battle of El Alamein - The battle of El Alamein stopped the last Axis invasion of Eygpt. | Operation Torch - This was the clearing of all Axis powers from Africa.
26: Pacific Theater - Pearl Harbor - Battle of Midway - Battle of Guadalcanal - Iwo Jima - Atomic Bomb
27: Pearl Harbor - December 7, 1941. The Japanese launched a surprise attack on the U.S. | Battle of Midway - The biggest naval battle of the war. The U.S. crippled the Japanese Navy. | Battle of Guadalcanal - The first strategic victory for the U.S. over the Japanese.
28: Atomic Bomb - Two atomic bombs were dropped on the Japanese cities of Nagasaki and Hiroshima. This assault effectively ended the war. | Iwo Jima - The first U.S. attack on Japanese home islands.
29: Outcomes of the War - Establishment of two superpowers - U.S.A. and U.S.S.R. - Demilitarization and democratization of Japan. - Germany split - United Nations - Nuremberg Trials
30: Establishment of two superpowers - U.S.A. and U.S.S.R. - Because of the use of nuclear warfare, this set the stage for an arms race between powerful nations.
31: Demilitarization and democratization of Japan - Japan was made to demilitarize and convert to a democratic government.
32: Germany split - After the war, Germany was split into East and West. East Germany was communist while West Germany was a republic. | United Nations - Formed after the war to try and solve all problems through peaceful diplomacy.
33: Nuremberg Trials - Persecution of the main Nazi leaders for their war crimes in World War II. |
Ivie Omoregie’s thoughts and tips on her big move back to Nigeria from UK.
1. What prompted you to leave London to go and settle in Nigeria? Unfortunately for me, I finished law school in England the same week that Lehman Brothers Holdings declared bankruptcy; this made the already daunting task of finding employment in the UK even more difficult. There was very little work in the market and I found myself being forced into the Family, Immigration and Criminal areas of law. These were fields I had little to no interest. After speaking to some members of my family, I was encouraged to move to Nigeria, in order to gain the experience I needed.
2. How did you make the move? Initially it was my intention to merely come for 1 -2 years. So it was an extremely gradual process. Every time I went to visit my family in England, I would take more and more of my possessions. The longer I have stayed in Nigeria, the more I have affirmed that this is the right place to be at this stage in my life.
3. What challenges did you come across when setting up your business/work? I was trained as a lawyer, so my biggest challenge was the fact that I had to go to the Nigerian Law School. I avoided this, as I felt that because I had done Law School in England, and did not want to do it again. Also anyone who is over 25 can testify to the fact that studying becomes somewhat difficult with age. Another challenge I faced was simply becoming accustomed to my new environment. Nigeria is difficult at best, and a lot of effort needs to be made to ensure basic amenities are consistently available. As a single female living on her own in Lagos, this was a big issue.
4. What do you love about living in Nigeria? I love the fact that there is no limit to the level of success that may be attained in this country. I love the fact that I am able to access a certain level of society that would not have been accessible in any other jurisdiction. I love the fact that in Nigeria my dreams are valid.
5. What 3 tips would you give to someone thinking of moving to Nigeria?
a. If you are a single woman moving back because you believe there are more eligible Nigerian men in Nigeria, scrap that, dating in Nigeria is a totally different ball game to the UK, the men have a completely different mind set, focus on building yourself as an individual.
b. Don’t plan too much, just take the leap. Might mean making it a gradual process, start off by doing long stays, to gradually become acclimatised to the environment.
c. Look for a means of creating residual income. Because one is coming from the UK, your basic needs will differ from that of the indigenous Nigerian, thus your lifestyle might be more expensive to sustain. Very rarely does one find that their salary covers the entirety of their basic needs. So I always advise ladies to think of innovative and ethical ways to creating a residual income.
Ivie Omoregie, Associate at Templars |
Evaluation of antimicrobial resistance of Helicobacter pylori in the last 15 years in West Poland.
Increasing resistance to drugs represents a serious problem in treatment of infections with Helicobacter pylori, providing cause of frequent therapeutic failures. Present study aimed at analysis of changes in resistance of H. pylori to antibiotics in West Poland within the recent 15 years. 108 strains of H. pylori were analysed, isolated from gastric mucosa of adult patients. Group 1 involved 66 strains isolated in years of 1998/1999. Group 2 comprised 42 isolates obtained in years of 2013/2014. Susceptibility to amoxicillin (AMX), clarithromycin (CL), tetracycline (TC) and metronidazole (MTZ) was determined by E-test (AB Biodisc). All strains on both studied groups were susceptible to AMX. In group 1 all strains proved to be susceptible to TC, while 9% and 36% of tested strains were resistant to CL and MTZ, respectively. By contrast, in group 2, 31% and 83% of strains were resistant to CL and MTZ, respectively. In parallel, 14% strains were found to be resistant to TC (according to EUCAST interpretations). In West Poland, within recent 15 years a dramatic increase was noted in H. pylori strains resistant to metronidazole. In parallel, a significant increase was noted in proportion of strains resistant to clarithromycin. |
Circa 1905
This small hotel occupies the first floor of a modernist building, just 50 metres from central Barcelona’s famous shopping street, Passeig de Gràcia. It offers a 24-hour reception and elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi.
Hotel Facilities
First aid kit available, Face masks for guests available, Board games/puzzles, WiFi available in all areas, Children television networks, Security alarm, Soundproof rooms, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Fax/photocopying, Walking tours, Private check-in/check-out, Packed lunches, Dry cleaning, Laundry, Shuttle service (additional charge), Luggage storage, CCTV in common areas, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Private parking, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Physical distancing rules followed, Concierge service, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Internet services, Fire extinguishers, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Room service, Access to health care professionals , Lift, 24-hour front desk, Airport shuttle, 24-hour security, Breakfast in the room, Ticket service, Public Bath, Cashless payment available, Non-smoking rooms, Heating, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Kid-friendly buffet, Free WiFi, Safety deposit box, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Contactless check-in/check-out, Air conditioning, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Special diet menus (on request), Invoice provided, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Tour desk, Daily housekeeping, Baby safety gates, Family rooms, Parking, Bar, Library, Non-smoking throughout, WiFi, Physical distancing in dining areas, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Games room,
Hotel Policies
: WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
: Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs EUR 25 per day.
: Pets are not allowed.
: All children are welcome. One child under 3 years stays free of charge in a child's cot/crib. One older child or adult is charged EUR 70 per night in an extra bed. The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1. The maximum number of total guests in a room is 3. The maximum number of children's cots/cribs in a room is 1.
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Celastrol exerts anti-inflammatory effect in liver fibrosis via activation of AMPK-SIRT3 signalling.
Celastrol, a pentacyclic tritepene extracted from Tripterygium Wilfordi plant, showing potent liver protection effects on several liver-related diseases. However, the anti-inflammatory potential of celastrol in liver fibrosis and the detailed mechanisms remain uncovered. This study was to investigate the anti-inflammatory effect of celastrol in liver fibrosis and to further reveal mechanisms of celastrol-induced anti-inflammatory effects with a focus on AMPK-SIRT3 signalling. Celastrol showed potent ameliorative effects on liver fibrosis both in activated hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) and in fibrotic liver. Celastrol remarkably suppressed inflammation in vivo and inhibited the secretion of inflammatory factors in vitro. Interestingly, celastrol increased SIRT3 promoter activity and SIRT3 expression both in fibrotic liver and in activated HSCs. Furthermore, SIRT3 silencing evidently ameliorated the anti-inflammatory potential of celastrol. Besides, we found that celastrol could increase the AMPK phosphorylation. Further investigation showed that SIRT3 siRNA decreased SIRT3 expression but had no obvious effect on phosphorylation of AMPK. In addition, inhibition of AMPK by employing compound C (an AMPK inhibitor) or AMPK1α siRNA significantly suppressed SIRT3 expression, suggesting that AMPK was an up-stream protein of SIRT3 in liver fibrosis. We further found that depletion of AMPK significantly attenuated the inhibitory effect of celastrol on inflammation. Collectively, celastrol attenuated liver fibrosis mainly through inhibition of inflammation by activating AMPK-SIRT3 signalling, which makes celastrol be a potential candidate compound in treating or protecting against liver fibrosis. |
Jenna Mckay, Staff Reporter
The 2008 election is looking to be just as controversial as the two that succeeded it. Several top names are vying for the chance to become leader of one of the most powerful countries in the world.
How are Americans going to know who is suitable to lead them in the right direction? What is the right direction?
CSU Monterey Bay students have strong opinions about what next leader should possess.
Humanities and Communications Senior Christine Mata believes our next leader needs to “do things like put more money into education instead of some stupid war.” She adds, “someone [who] understands equality and won’t choose a ridiculous side of an argument just to win more votes.”
Business Senior Nicholas Reidenour takes on a similar stance: “disengage from warfare as much as possible. This is unconventional thinking these days, but I think that our military should be much smaller, and our politicians need to stop misusing it.”
Some of the hot topics for this upcoming presidential election are abortion rights, immigration reform, the war in Iraq, and same-sex marriages.
CNN.com has broken down each of the candidates, their positions on these hot topics, as well as other information you may need to keep you up to date with the happenings of the tour to the White House.
Hillary Clinton
She is the former first lady, and current U.S. senator from New York. Clinton supports abortion rights, and Bush-backed immigration reform. She authorized construction of the 700-mile fence along the U.S.- Mexican border.
When asked of her position on Iraq, she said she would’ve voted differently “if we knew what we know now.”
Clinton wants to de-authorize the war now, and voted to have troops withdrawn by March 2008. She supports a cap on American troops in Iraq and a phased redeployment plan.
Clinton opposes same-sex marriage, but supports civil unions. Believes any bans on same-sex marriages should be left to the states and not for the federal government to decide. She is running on the Democratic ticket.
Barack Obama
He is the current U.S. Senator from Illinois and Democratic candidate. He supports abortion rights for women, as well as the Bush-backed immigrant reform.
Like Hillary, he voted to authorize construction of a 700-mile fence along the U.S.-Mexican border.
Obama is opposed to troops in Iraq, and voted to have them withdrawn by March of 2008. At one point as senator, he called to have troops withdrawn by the end of 2006. Obama opposes same-sex marriages, but supports civil unions. He opposes having a federal amendment banning same sex marriages.
John Edwards
Edwards is a former U.S. Senator from North Carolina and 2004 Vice Presidential candidate. He is running on the Democratic ticket.
Edwards supports abortion rights and citizenship for some illegal immigrants. He wants to work with Mexico to tighten security around the border.
Edwards regards to his vote to send U.S. troops to Iraq a “mistake,” and supported troops’ withdrawal by March of 2008.
He is opposed to sending additional troops to Iraq. Edwards opposes same-sex marriages, as well as a federal ban on them.
Rudy Gulianni
The former Mayor of New York City is running on the Republican ticket. He supports abortion rights, as well as a path to citizenship for some immigrants.
He believes they should pay back taxes, learn English and American history.
Gulianni supports the fence along the U.S.-Mexico border, as well as creating a tamper-resistant ID system for legal residents.
He opposes a timetable for withdrawal of troops from Iraq, and supported sending more troops. He says a failure in Iraq will lead to more of a regional conflict.
Gulianni says marriage should be between a man and a woman, but supports domestic partnerships and legal benefits for same-sex couples.
John McCain
McCain is a current U.S. Senator from Arizona. He opposes abortion rights except in the cases of rape, incest, or to protect the life of the mother.
He supports a Bush-backed immigrant reform, and voted to authorize the construction of the fence on the U.S.-Mexican border.
McCain voted for military use in Iraq, and supported Bush’s veto of the bill withdrawing troops by March of 2008.
He supports the definition of marriage as being between a man and a woman. Says a federal marriage ban might be appropriate. He supports same-sex couple legal benefits.
Primary elections are held on February 5th in Calif., you must be registered to vote 15 days before the scheduled election to vote in it. To register in Monterey County go to montereycountyelections.us, or go to the Monterey County Election Department, 1370 B South Main St., Salinas CA. Registration forms are also available in post offices, banks, the Department of Motor Vehicles, or on the CSUMB campus in the library. |
.TH IRB 1 "Ruby Programmers Reference Guide" "November 7, 2012" "UNIX"
.SH NAME
\fBirb\fP
\- Interactive Ruby Shell
.SH SYNOPSIS
.br
\fBirb\fP
[\fB\--version\fP]
[\fB\-dfm\fP]
[\fB\-I\fP \fIdirectory\fP]
[\fB\-r\fP \fIlibrary\fP]
[\fB\--\fP[no]inspect]
[\fB\--\fP[no]readline]
[\fB\--prompt\fP \fImode\fP]
[\fB\--prompt-mode\fP \fImode\fP]
[\fB\--inf-ruby-mode\fP]
[\fB\--simple-prompt\fP]
[\fB\--noprompt\fP]
[\fB\--tracer\fP]
[\fB\--back-trace-limit\fP \fIn\fP]
[\fB\--irb_debug\fP \fIn\fP]
[\fB\--\fP]
[program_file]
[argument ...]
.SH DESCRIPTION
\fBirb\fP
is the REPL(read-eval-print loop) environment for Ruby programs.
.SH OPTIONS
.TP
\fB\--version\fP
Prints the version of
\fB.\fP
.TP
\fB\-E\fP \fIexternal\fP[]:\fIinternal\fP
.TP
\fB\--encoding\fP \fIexternal\fP[]:\fIinternal\fP
Same as `ruby -E' .
Specifies the default value(s) for external encodings and internal encoding. Values should be separated with colon (:).
You can omit the one for internal encodings, then the value
("Encoding.default_internal") will be nil.
.TP
\fB\-I\fP \fIpath\fP
Same as `ruby -I' .
Specifies
$LOAD_PATH
directory
.TP
\fB\-U\fP
Same as `ruby -U' .
Sets the default value for internal encodings
("Encoding.default_internal") to UTF-8.
.TP
\fB\-d\fP
Same as `ruby -d' .
Sets
$DEBUG
to true.
.TP
\fB\-f\fP
Suppresses read of
\fI~/.irbrc\fP.
.TP
\fB\-h\fP
.TP
\fB\--help\fP
Prints a summary of the options.
.TP
\fB\-m\fP
Bc mode (load mathn, fraction or matrix are available)
.TP
\fB\-r\fP \fIlibrary\fP
Same as `ruby -r'.
Causes irb to load the library using require.
.TP
\fB\--inspect\fP
Uses `inspect' for output (default except for bc mode)
.TP
\fB\--noinspect\fP
Doesn't use inspect for output
.TP
\fB\--readline\fP
Uses Readline extension module.
.TP
\fB\--noreadline\fP
Doesn't use Readline extension module.
.TP
\fB\--prompt\fP \fImode\fP
.TP
\fB\--prompt-mode\fP \fImode\fP
Switch prompt mode. Pre-defined prompt modes are
`default', `simple', `xmp' and `inf-ruby'.
.TP
\fB\--inf-ruby-mode\fP
Uses prompt appropriate for inf-ruby-mode on emacs.
Suppresses --readline.
.TP
\fB\--simple-prompt\fP
Makes prompts simple.
.TP
\fB\--noprompt\fP
No prompt mode.
.TP
\fB\--tracer\fP
Displays trace for each execution of commands.
.TP
\fB\--back-trace-limit\fP \fIn\fP
Displays backtrace top
\fIn\fP
and tail
\fIn\fP.
The default value is 16.
.TP
\fB\--irb_debug\fP \fIn\fP
Sets internal debug level to n (not for popular use)
.SH ENVIRONMENT
.TP
.B IRBRC
Also
\fBirb\fP
depends on same variables as
\fBruby\fP(1).
.SH FILES
.TP
.B ~/.irbrc
Personal irb initialization.
.SH EXAMPLES
.nf
\& % irb
.fi
.nf
\& irb(main):001:0> \fB1 + 1\fP
.fi
.nf
\& 2
.fi
.nf
\& irb(main):002:0> \fBdef t(x)\fP
.fi
.nf
\& irb(main):003:1> \fBx+1\fP
.fi
.nf
\& irb(main):004:1> \fBend\fP
.fi
.nf
\& => nil
.fi
.nf
\& irb(main):005:0> \fBt(3)\fP
.fi
.nf
\& => 4
.fi
.nf
\& irb(main):006:0> \fBif t(3) == 4\fP
.fi
.nf
\& irb(main):007:1> \fBp :ok\fP
.fi
.nf
\& irb(main):008:1> \fBend\fP
.fi
.nf
\& :ok
.fi
.nf
\& => :ok
.fi
.nf
\& irb(main):009:0> \fBquit\fP
.fi
.nf
\& %
.fi
.SH SEE ALSO
\fBruby\fP(1).
.SH REPORTING BUGS
Security vulnerabilities should be reported via an email to
<security@ruby-lang.org>
Reported problems will be published after being fixed.
And you can report other bugs and feature requests via the
Ruby Issue Tracking System (http://bugs.ruby-lang.org).
Do not report security vulnerabilities
via the system because it publishes the vulnerabilities immediately.
.SH AUTHORS
Written by Keiju ISHITSUKA.
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The right solution for patrolling the Arctic
Since the Conservative government announced in the Canada First Defence Strategy in 2008 that they were pursuing the possibility of acquiring Arctic warships, criticisms and options have been proposed by many with interest in the issue. The culmination of this discussion is the Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS) project.
The reality is that regardless of the debate around these vessels, Canada needs some sort of presence in the Arctic. The ice mass is receding and commercial interests are rising. Whether it be to monitor fisheries, patrol the exclusive economic zone, or assist in search and rescue activities, Canada needs the right mix of government capabilities to operate in the diverse and hostile Arctic environment and meet requirements beyond those of icebreaking and scientific work.
Entre the AOPS. The proposal for these ships is to include as many multi-role capabilities as possible. Most important, they will be able to operate in an environment that no other Royal Canadian Navy vessel is currently able to endure save for the mildest months of the Arctic summer.
Although the idea of having armed ships patrol the Arctic originated with the Mulroney government in the 1980s, the current AOPS project was initially announced in 2008. After years of discussions and study, the current project is currently at the stage where Halifax Shipyards is actually reviewing the design. Under the government’s National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy, the AOPS will be the first combat ships built by Halifax Shipyards. The implementation contract is expected to be awarded in 2015; the first ship should enter service around 2018 and the final ship by 2023.
In addition to this schedule, the government has indicated that the total number of ships will be between six and eight. While the final number will be determined by cost, every effort must be made to ensure that the government acquires the full complement of eight vessels, primarily because not every vessel is always ready for deployment due to maintenance schedules and the Navy’s graduated readiness system. As well as having to account for ships being in maintenance, the Arctic and adjoining portions of the Atlantic and Pacific represent an immense domain that will require more than a single ship. One intent of the NSPS, by naming Halifax Shipyards as one of the two shipbuilding centres of excellence in Canada, is to achieve efficiencies and savings throughout the shipbuilding project to allow for the acquisition of all eight vessels. As this is the first combat vessel project to go forward under NSPS, the project will undoubtedly become a case study for future projects such as the Canadian Surface Combatant, meaning that success is even more important.
Like any project, AOPS is not without critics. While there are several areas that have been identified by skeptics, perhaps some of the most important ones revolve around the issues of speed, armament and ice-breaking capabilities. In all of these areas, the AOPS will be doing exactly what it is being designed to do and what Canada needs it to do.
To address the concern of speed, it would be good to compare the AOPS to Canada’s current patrol fleet; the Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels. The MCDVs currently being used by the RCN have a maximum speed of 15 knots. That is very similar to the AOPS proposed 14 to 17 knot goal as outlined in the project deliverables. Furthermore, it must be remembered that in the Arctic environment, there are still many hazards to shipping that force ships to operate at a slower speed, meaning that a higher speed is not as crucial as it would be if the ships were operating in say, the open Atlantic or Pacific. Additionally, the AOPS is being designed to operate with helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles aboard, allowing the ship to extend its range and capabilities.
The weapon systems are another area where some have raised concerns. With the design to include a small gun, some have said that these ships are little more than slightly upgraded commercial vessels. However, there really isn’t a need for a large armament for the AOPS. These ships are not being asked to conduct combat operations, but to patrol and demonstrate presence in the Arctic. For this purpose, even a small deck gun should more than suffice.
Finally, the fact that the AOPS are only being designed to operate in first-year sea ice and some small multi-year obstructions is not really as much of a concern as we might be led to believe. When it comes to operating in and patrolling the Arctic, there is rarely a need for a surface vessel to be present whenever the entire Arctic ocean is frozen. The AOPS is designed to monitor things more in the line of commercial traffic in the form of cruise ships, fishing and cargo transport, and none of those will not be present in really thick ice conditions. Consequently, having a ship that is only capable of operating in first-year ice conditions is not a problem and will generate a capability that the RCN currently does not have with any other ships in the fleet.
The Arctic ice mass is melting, sea routes are opening, and commercial interests are growing. Whether it be gas and mining exploration, fisheries or pleasure cruises, Canada needs some sort of military asset in the Arctic to monitor, assist and enforce whenever needed. The reality is that even today without ice-capable ships, the RCN is the only government agency that is capable of mounting multi-agency operations at sea whether in the Pacific, Atlantic or Arctic.
Having AOPS in the Arctic lets others know that Canada is watching. Its simple presence will help to deter violations from environmental to criminal. Together with an occasional frigate in summer months, AOPS will add a valuable capability to Arctic patrol. It will broaden Canada’s capabilities to take on its full responsibility and look after its Arctic territory.
Actual ships with sailors and other government agencies on board able to operate for extended periods in the Arctic environment are precisely what Canada needs, and the AOPS program is the solution. No idea is perfect, but AOPS is going to do exactly what Canada needs it to do.
Andrew Warden manages maritime affairs and communications for the Navy League of Canada. |
Peanut Butter Surprise Cookies
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The Bombay Presidency was a former province of British India. It began in the 17th century as trading posts of the British East India Company, but later grew to include much of western and central India, as well as parts of Pakistan and the Arabian Peninsula.
At its greatest extent, the Bombay Presidency was made up of the present-day state of Gujarat, the western two-thirds of Maharashtra state, including the regions of Konkan, Desh, and Kandesh, and northwestern Karnataka state of India; It also included Pakistan's Sindh province and the British territory of Aden in Yemen. It consisted partly of districts, which were directly under British rule, and partly of native or princely states, which were ruled by local rulers under the administration of a governor.
Early history
The first British settlement in the Bombay Presidency was in 1618, when the East India Company established a factory at Surat. The British were protected by a charter from the Mughal Emperor Jahangir. Bombay at the time was under the control of Portugal. In 1661 Bombay was given to the British government, as part of the dowry of Catherine of Braganza when she married Charles II of England. In 1668 Bombay was given to the East India Company for a yearly payment of PS10. In 1687 Bombay became the capital of the Company's territories in India. However, in 1753 Calcutta was in charge of the Government of Bombay.
Expansion
During the 18th century, the Maratha Empire grew quickly, conquering Konkan and much of eastern Gujarat from the Mughal Empire. In western Gujarat, including Kathiawar and Kutch, the weakening Mughal control allowed lots of local rulers to become independent. The first battle between the British and the Marathas was the First Anglo-Maratha War which began in 1774 and resulted in the 1782 treaty of Salbai. The treaty meant that the island of Salsette, next to Bombay island, was given to the British. The British took over Surat in 1800. British territory became bigger in the Second Anglo-Maratha War which ended in 1803.
In 1803 the Bombay Presidency included only Salsette, the islands of the harbour (since 1774), Surat and Bankot (since 1756); but 1803 and 1827 the presidency grew even more. The Gujarat districts were taken over by the Bombay government in 1805 and made larger in 1818. The small states of Kathiawar and Mahikantha were organised into princely states under British control between 1807 and 1820.
After the Revolt of 1857, the British East India Company rule ceased, and India came under the direct control of the British government. In 1932, Aden was separated from Bombay and made a separate province, and Sind became a separate province on April 1, 1936.
People
The Bombay Presidency had a large and diverse population. The census of 1901 gave a total of 25,468,209 people. By religion the population was 19,916,438 Hindu, 4,567,295 Muslim, 535,950 Jain, 78,552 Zoroastrian, and about 200,000 Christian.
In Sindh Islam had been the main religion since the Arab conquest in the 8th century. In Gujarat the main religion is Hinduism, although Muslim kingdoms have left their influence in many parts of the province. The Deccan is the home of the Marathi, who were 30% of the population. The Konkan had various Christian castes, because of the rule of the Portuguese.
The main languages of the Presidency were Sindhi in Sindh, Kutchi in Kutch, Gujarati and Hindustani in Gujarat, Marathi in Thana and the central division, Gujarati and Marathi in Khandesh, and Marathi and Kannada in the southern division. There were also Bhil (120,000) and Gipsy (30,000) dialects.
After independence
In 1947 Bombay Province became part of newly-independent India, and Sindh Province became part of Pakistan. In 1950 Bombay Province was reorganised into Bombay State, which included the princely states. |
This invention relates to a portable test instrument, and more particularly to a nuclear gauge for measuring the density properties of a test material.
Portable nuclear gauges are frequently used in the construction industry for measuring the moisture content and density of soils, soil-stone aggregates, cement, and asphalt. One such gauge which has been commercially available for a number of years is the 3400 Series surface moisture-density gauge manufactured by Troxler Electronic Laboratories of Research Triangle Park, N.C., the assignee of the present invention.
These gauges utilize the principle of Compton scattering of gamma rays for determining the density characteristics of the test material. The aforementioned type of gauge typically employs gamma radiation sources having an activity level in the millicurie range. For example, the Troxler 3400 Series moisture-density gauge employs a cesium-137 gamma source containing approximately eight millicurie of cesium-137.
Many jurisdictions impose regulations and licensing requirements with respect to the handling and use of nuclear test instruments with gamma radiation sources in the millicurie range. However, nuclear density gauges which use nuclear sources of relatively low activity, e.g. in the microcurie range are subject to fewer and less stringent restrictions and regulations. Gauges of this type are described, for example in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,766,319 and 6,567,498, assigned to Troxler Electronic Laboratories of Research Triangle Park, N.C., the assignee of the present application.
It is an object of the present invention to provide improvements in a nuclear density gauge, and more particularly to a nuclear density gauge of the type which uses a low activity gamma radiation source. |
Myles Pilling, External lecturer, Assistive Technologist, Specialist SEND ICT Consultant, Bath Spa University
This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article.
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Canada's top general says a letter he sent to the parents of a soldier who committed suicide in 2008 was never meant to imply that medals posthumously awarded to the combat veteran were undeserved, as suggested by a report that "grossly" misrepresents his comments.
Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Tom Lawson made the denial in a statement issued late Tuesday to CBC News. He was commenting on a story published earlier in the day by the Ottawa Citizen that reported the parents of Cpl. Stuart Langridge were upset by Lawson's letter.
The letter, dated June 2015 and sent to Victoria couple Shaun and Sheila Fynes, said a probe determined Langridge's death "was not attributable to military service," and that this "normally would have precluded his eligibility" for the Sacrifice medal and Memorial Cross that his mother was given on her son's behalf.
Langridge took his own life in a barracks on Canadian Forces Base Edmonton.
The stepfather and mother of Langridge — a veteran of Bosnia and Afghanistan — told Citizen reporter David Pugliese that they took offence to the letter. Sheila Fynes, in the article, said she interpreted it to mean "Lawson was clearly pointing out that the family did not deserve the medals and that the awards needed to be returned.
"He's clearly saying these medals mean diddly squat," she told Pugliese. "Those medals were the only tiny bit of honour we had left from the military. Now they've said Stuart wasn't worthy and we shouldn't have the medals."
However, Lawson said in the statement to CBC News that Pugliese "has taken it upon himself to grossly misrepresent the state of affairs surrounding the presentation of the Sacrifice medal and Memorial Cross to Mrs. Fynes in honour of the service" of Langridge.
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My best friend is Boney Kapoor’s son Arjun, we hangout with David Dhawan’s son, and we’re all friendly with Ranbir too. I have the best of all worlds. I’m excited about Rajkumar Santoshi’s film with Ranbir; as I am about Priyan’s De Dhana Dhan with Akshay.” It’s exciting alright. We heard that RK ended up hurting her while doing an action sequence. Now we know why Akshay is her favourite co-star. Though we have to admit ... Ranbir is the cutest lover-boy on-screen. And we guess off-screen, too (how would you know?). Well, Ms. Padukone could tell you more if you want. Not that she’s dying to!
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of course !!!! she only needs young co-stars na? b'coz young co-stars suit her not like salmaan khan and all...
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