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BkiUbbQ5qrqCyhFpGb3R | The webinar will discuss the various areas and ways student services can benefit from NameCoach and create a sense of belonging and connectedness for online students.
Bio: Marilyn is a first-generation college student who transferred from San Diego City College, after serving in the US Army. She then continued her studies at Point Loma Nazarene University, earning both a B.A. in Human Environmental Science and Business and an M.E. with an emphasis in Counseling and Guidance. Dr. Harvey also holds an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern California. One of Dr. Harvey's core beliefs is that "Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today." and she has spent over 20 years of her career working in higher education, 16 of them with community colleges. She has taught, face to face, hybrid and fully online, for more than 10 years. Additionally, Dr. Harvey has worked extensively with faculty, focusing especially on incorporating student services into academics. She is committed to equity, access, and is excited by the opportunities for students to meet their goals via the OEI, SSSP, equity, and Strong Workforce.
Bio: Arnita is an attorney with a background in public policy and social justice. She facilitates Equity and Inclusion trainings, with a focus on Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning (CRTL) for faculty, staff, administrators and students. Arnita is an adjunct faculty at West Los Angeles College and serves as the Online Student Equity Specialist for the Student Experience Division of the CVC-OEI. | c4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUcz85qWTA4Mh7givR | Q: Find the polar set of $\{(x,y)\in\mathbb R^2: x^2+y^4\le1\}$ Let $A \subset \mathbb{R}^{n}$ be non-empty. The set $$ A^{\circ} = \lbrace c \in \mathbb{R}^{n} |\; \langle c,x \rangle \leq 1 \quad \forall x \in A \rbrace $$
is called the polar of $A$.
I'm trying to find the polar of $ \lbrace (x,y) \in \mathbb{R}^{2} |\; x^{2} + y^{4} \leq 1 \rbrace$.
I tried to take the function $f(x,y)=ax+by-1 \leq0$ and do a lagrange optimisation thing to try and find points $(a,b)$ subject to this constraint $g(x,y)=x^{2}+y^{4}-1$, but now I'm just confused and have no idea how to do this.
I don't know any advanced properties of polars, I only know a few basic ones and the bipolar theorem.
Any help would be appreciated.
A: Computing the norm induced by $A$
The set $A$ is compact and convex. Moreover, the origin $(0,0)$ lies in the interior of $A$. Therefore, $A$ is the unit ball of a unique norm $\|\cdot\|_A$ on $\mathbb{R}^2$. This norm is can be written as the Minkowski functional of $A$:
$$
\|(x,y)\|_A=\inf\{\lambda >0:(x,y)\in\lambda A\}.
$$
For every fixed $(x,y)\in\mathbb{R}^2\setminus\{(0,0)\}$, there exists a unique point $(x^\prime,y^\prime)$ on the ray starting at $(0,0)$ and passing through $(x,y)$, which lies on the boundary of $A$. (Existence is a consequence of $(0,0)\in\operatorname{int}(A)$ and the compactness of $A$, uniqueness follows from convexity of $A$.) Obviously, there exists a number $\lambda>0$ such that $(x^\prime,y^\prime)=\lambda(x,y)$. This point satisfies the equation $x^2+y^4-1=0$ which defines the boundary of $A$. That is $(\lambda x)^2+(\lambda y)^4-1=0$, which results in
$$
\lambda =\sqrt{-\frac{x^2}{2y^4}+\sqrt{\frac{x^4}{4y^8}+\frac{1}{y^4}}}
$$
for $y\neq 0$, and $\lambda =1/|x|$ otherwise. The value of $\|(x,y)\|_A$ is the inverse of that:
$$
\|(x,y)\|_A=\left(\sqrt{-\frac{x^2}{2y^4}+\sqrt{\frac{4x^4}{y^8}+\frac{1}{y^4}}}\right)^{-1}.
$$
for $y\neq 0$ and $\|(x,y)\|_A=|x|$ otherwise.
Subgradients of convex functions
If $f:\mathbb{R}^d\to \mathbb{R}$ is a convex function. By definition, $\xi$ is a subgradient of $f$ at $x$ if $f(y)-f(x)\geq \langle \xi,y-x\rangle$ for all $y\in\mathbb{R}^d$. In particular, this inequality is true if $f(y)\leq f(x)$, that is, $0\geq f(y)-f(x)\geq \langle\xi, y-x\rangle$ or $\langle \xi,y\rangle \geq\langle\xi,x\rangle$ if $f(y)\leq f(x)$. Therefore, subgradients of convex functions are outer normal vectors of supporting hyperplanes of sublevel sets. Note that the subdifferential of any norm $\|\cdot\|$ is constant on the rays emanating from $(0,0)$ (without the origin itself). More precisely, if $\|\cdot\|_\ast$ is the dual norm of $\|\cdot\|$, one has
$$
\partial \|\cdot\| (x)=\{\xi\in \mathbb{R}^d: \langle\xi,x\rangle=\|x\|, \|\xi\|_\ast=1\}.
$$
(keywords: norming functionals, duality mapping) This is an exposed face of the dual unit ball. In our case, the primal norm is $\|\cdot\|_A$ with unit ball $A$, so the dual unit ball will be the polar set $A^\circ$. It's magic! Since the union of all exposed faces of a convex body is its boundary, we just have to evaluate the subdifferential of $\|\cdot\|_A$ at "enough" points.
Convex differentiable functions
If a convex function is differentiable at a point, its convex subdifferential coincides with the set containing only the usual gradient. Here the boundary of $A$ is smooth (supporting hyperplanes = supporting lines are unique at every boundary point), the norm $\|\cdot\|_A$ is differentiable on $\mathbb{R}^2\setminus\{(0,0)\}$.
Combining our knowledge
Exploiting the axial symmetries of $A$, it suffices to compute the part of the boundary of $A^\circ$ which lies in the quadrant $(0,\infty)\times (0,\infty)$. (Note that $A^\circ$ is also symmetric with respect to the coordinate axes. The intersection points of $\operatorname{bd}(A^\circ)$ with the axes can be treated separately but they turn out to be $(\pm 1,0)$ and $(0,\pm 1)$, as one would expect.)
Fix $(x,y)\in(0,\infty)\times (0,\infty)$. Then
$$
\|(x,y)\|_A=\frac{\sqrt{2}y^2}{\sqrt{-x^2+\sqrt{x^4+4y^4}}}
$$
whose gradient at $(x,y)$ is
$$
\nabla \|\cdot\|_A(x,y)=\left(\frac{\sqrt{2}xy^2}{\sqrt{x^4+4y^4}\sqrt{-x^2+\sqrt{x^4+4y^4}}},\frac{2\sqrt{2}x^4y+4y^5-2\sqrt{2}x^2y\sqrt{x^4+4y^4}}{\sqrt{x^4+4y^4}\left(-x^2+\sqrt{x^4+4y^4}\right)^{3/2}}\right).
$$
If $t\mapsto (x(t),y(t))$, $t\in I$, is a curve that meets every direction in $(0,\infty)\times (0,\infty)$ exactly once, $\nabla \|\cdot\|_A(x(t),y(t))$ is a parametrization for the desired part of the boundary of $A^\circ$. Let us take
$$
x(t)=\sqrt{2}\sqrt{\cos(t)}, \qquad y(t)=\sqrt{\sin(t)}, \qquad I=(0,\pi/2).
$$
Then
\begin{align*}
&\nabla \|\cdot\|_A(x(t),y(t))\\
&=\left(\frac{2\sqrt{\cos(t)}\sin(t)}{2\sqrt{-2\cos(t)+2}},\frac{8\sqrt{2}\cos^2(t)\sqrt{\sin(t)}+4\sqrt{2}(\sin(t))^{5/2}-8\sqrt{2}\cos(t)\sqrt{\sin(t)}}{2(-2\cos(t)+2)^{3/2}}\right)\\
&=\left(\frac{\sqrt{\cos(t)}\sin(t)}{\sqrt{2}\sqrt{-\cos(t)+1}},\frac{2\cos^2(t)\sqrt{\sin(t)}+(\sin(t))^{5/2}-2\cos(t)\sqrt{\sin(t)}}{(-\cos(t)+1)^{3/2}}\right)\\
&=\left(\frac{\sqrt{\cos(t)}\sin(t)}{\sqrt{2}\sqrt{-\cos(t)+1}},\sqrt{\sin(t)}\frac{2\cos^2(t)+\sin^2(t)-2\cos(t)}{(-\cos(t)+1)^{3/2}}\right)\\
&=\left(\frac{\sqrt{\cos(t)}\sin(t)}{\sqrt{2}\sqrt{-\cos(t)+1}},\sqrt{\sin(t)}\frac{\cos^2(t)+1-2\cos(t)}{(-\cos(t)+1)^{3/2}}\right)\\
&=\left(\frac{\sqrt{\cos(t)}\sin(t)}{\sqrt{2}\sqrt{-\cos(t)+1}},\sqrt{\sin(t)}\frac{(-\cos(t)+1)^2}{\left(-\cos(t)+1\right)^{3/2}}\right)\\
&=\left(\frac{\sqrt{\cos(t)}\sin(t)}{\sqrt{2}\sqrt{-\cos(t)+1}},\sqrt{\sin(t)}\sqrt{-\cos(t)+1}\right).
\end{align*}
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BkiUbTA5qhDACnynoqDJ | This article deploys the conceptual frame of hustle to examine the everyday dealings associated with uncertainty and accepted informalities that pervade realms of everyday life amongst youth in precarious urban geographies. In doing so, the discussion advances the theoretical linkages between prolonged periods of 'waithood', alternative interpretations of work, and experiments within the everyday city more broadly. The article argues that the hustle economy is a localized but globally resonant condition of contemporary urbanism, coupling generative possibilities that emerge from everyday experiences of uncertainty and management of insecurities associated with 'life work' outside the bounds of normative social institutions.
Article available from Progress in Human Geography. February, 2017 (Open Access).
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BkiUfc7xK6wB9jjDiNuU | Frederick S. Dugan
WOOSTER - Frederick S. Dugan, 87, of Wooster, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019 at the Wayne County Care Center following a period of declining health.
He was born May 9, 1932 in Kokomo, Indiana to Fred and Alma (Ammerman) Dugan. On November 14, 1959 he married Kathryn Sullivan in Augusta, Georgia. She survives.
Fred graduated from Kokomo High School in 1951 and received his BS degree in Business Administration - Personnel Management from Indiana University in 1955. He served in the U. S. Army as an Instructor in the Southeast Signal School at Fort Gordon, Georgia 1955-1957.
He worked in Augusta, Georgia at the George Pacific Corporation and General Electric Credit Corporation from 1957-1960. In 1961 he joined the staff of the Department of Personnel at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana as the Employment Manager. In 1977 he became the Director of Personnel at The College of Wooster, Wooster, Ohio and retired from there in 1994.
Fred was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Wooster where he served on various committees. He was a former member of Wooster Kiwanis, the Wayne County Personnel Association and was on the Board of Directors of Your Human Resource Center (now Anazao). Together with his wife he was the Co-President of the Wooster High School Speech and Debate Parents and Co-Treasurer of the WHS Music Parents.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter Anne D. McLain (Michelle M. Harris) of Pepper Pike, Ohio, a son Mark A. Dugan and a daughter Linda E. Dugan both of Wooster. Grandchildren are Christopher A. McLain of Columbus, Ohio; Kayleigh, Steven, Alaina and Owen Dugan all of Wooster. Also a niece and four nephews are all living in Indiana.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Joan Linepensel and brothers-in-law Robert E. Schneidau and Kenneth Linepensel all of Indiana.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 6. 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster, with the Reverends Charles Cureton and James Watt officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Wooster Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial contributions to First Presbyterian Church, 621 College Ave., Wooster, Ohio.
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BkiUeCY4ubnhCU1Zd9xk | The EU must stop turning a blind eye to corruption in Moldova and start supporting its pro-democracy opposition.
On the night of January 20, protesters on the streets of Moldova's capital Chișinău stormed the Parliament building amid widespread anger over the way President Nicolae Timofti appointed, and MPs hurriedly approved, his new government. Many Western media outlets have described these events as popular, Russian-backed protests against a pro-European government — a sort of mirror image of Ukraine's EuroMaidan movement two years ago.
But that picture fundamentally misses the mark.
While Russia certainly has an interest in keeping Moldova unstable and out of the European orbit, Moscow is not orchestrating these protests — and the country's current government is hardly living up to its "pro-EU" billing.
Moldovan activists are bewildered at how the story is being portrayed in the West.
The Moldovan protests do have one similarity with EuroMaidan: The dominant popular mood is frustration with pervasive corruption. In February 2015 it was revealed that approximately $1 billion, representing one-eighth of the Moldovan GDP, had vanished from the country's banking system over the past four years — from three local banks in particular. As a result, the Moldovan Leu has lost a third of its value, consumer prices hiked, and wages among an already impoverished population fell even further, fueling mass emigration.
Many Moldovans believe the country's political elites were the beneficiaries of the scandal. Since then, two successive governments formed by the nominally pro-EU ruling coalition have fallen because of their apathy toward properly investigating the bank fraud, let alone holding anyone to account.
It's easy to understand why citizens' stormed the Parliament to try to prevent this same clique from forming yet another new government. To be sure, some of the protesters represent groups with a more pro-Russian orientation — such as the Socialist Party and Our Party — but the largest group, the Dignity and Truth Platform, espouses a pro-democracy and pro-European agenda. Citizens want to see their leaders live up to their declared "European" values.
At the moment, the biggest danger for Moldovan democracy is not Russian meddling, but that deep-seated corruption could lead to complete disillusionment with Western democratic, free-market values.
And calling this government "pro-European" is not helping. While the governing parties successfully passed a major free-trade agreement with the EU in 2014, they have since relied on their "pro-EU" label for political cover and support from the West while the Moldovan economy crumbles and its politics descend into turmoil.
If the West is truly committed to a democratic future for countries like Moldova, Ukraine, and Georgia, we must support those citizens who seek to hold their political leaders to account.
In a recent visit to Washington, former Moldovan Education Minister Maia Sandu — a well-known reformer who is now a prominent opposition leader — warned the West may be trading long-term democracy for short-term stability in Moldova.
She argues that the governing parties serve the interests of powerful oligarch Vlad Plahotniuc, whom she says wants to use them to capture and run the state. In her view, the Moldovan protesters are concerned that the country could lose the few democratic gains achieved to date. Like the protestors, she insists on early elections to give genuine pro-democracy opposition groups a chance.
If the West is truly committed to a democratic future for countries like Moldova, Ukraine, and Georgia, we must support those citizens who seek to hold their political leaders to account, rather than blindly swallow their pro-Western overtures. If we don't, there is a risk that governing parties will compromise the meaning of European integration, and that the disillusioned population will turn back to authoritarianism.
Natalia Otel Belan is a senior program officer for Eurasia at the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), and Marc Schleifer is a regional director for Eurasia and South Asia at CIPE.
The EU and the US need to leave Moldova and every other ex Soviet state alone. Intervention in both Georgia and Ukraine brought about unmitigated disaster. It is best to let these countries find their own way. Not only that, this discourse is nothing other than agitation for another series of catastrophic confrontations with the Russian Federation, irrespective of the costs.
If we leave Moldova alone, so will Russia?
It's sad to see a story that accurately explains the situation in the opinion section. In the meantime, Paul Dallison's piece on how Moldovan "MPs back pro-EU government, but Russia-supporting opposition stays away" has been left untouched.
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BkiUdhs4uzlgqF7nA0n8 | Kevin Hyett, Joint Managing Director (kevin@neptunebs.co.uk) oversees this department, and he is supported in this role by Mark Hanlon and Tom Middlecote on the mechanical side, Phill Taylor on the electrical side, and Terry Willett (Servicing Manager). Together we are a team of contract managers, estimators, and design engineers implementing our knowledge and tailoring services as per specific requirements. We have undertaken contracts throughout the UK and the Channel Islands, currently placing the company turnover at around £4.5 million per annum .
Each project is carried out keeping clients in the loop. At Neptune, we are highly customer-centric – we listen to your needs and requirements to deliver end results that are most satisfying. Expect designs that are energy-efficient, optimised, utilitarian, and cost-effective.
We offer scheduled servicing and maintenance for all industrial boilers, including oil, gas, and solid fuel. Our qualified engineers inspect your boiler to check for carbon monoxide leakage, corrosion, issues with the main components, faulty gas pressure, problem flue, and more.
To make sure air conditioning systems are operational at an optimum working condition, we undertake regular check-ups following best practices and industry guidelines. From refrigeration plants to air handling units, drive belts to replacement filters – we service it all.
After thoroughly troubleshooting equipment operations, we prepare for you a checklist of all information regarding the problem parts of industrial boilers, control components, plants, and pumps. Accordingly, we recommend and carry out necessary replacement of faulty parts.
At Neptune, our planned preventive maintenance service is meant for existing installations as well as the continuation of those, which we do. You can also avail extended manufacturer warranty on most equipment. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUdUA5qWTBK286bRRh | Beishu Gallery is located in Taito area of Tokyo, where traditional craftsmanship still remains vibrant on every corner of the streets.
Beishu is an esteemed high-brand of traditional hina dolls (girls' court dolls from the classical era). The reputation of the brand was established by late Hara Beishu, dollmaker, who eventually received the first and the only national cultural property title in the industry.
The goal of the project was to design a multi-functional space to serve as entrance, gallery and showroom on the ground level of 40-year-old Beishu Building.
Two different zones reside in the space. One in the front is the entrance and gallery which boasts a 3.8m-high ceiling. Furniture is made easily movable in order to assure flexibility. Pendant lights illuminate the dolls from close and generate impressive shadows.
Beyond the gallery, steel shelves float in overlaying rows in the iconic showroom zone. Each set of dolls hover in its own small world, like in emaki-mono (picture scrolls) where each scene is depicted between the golden clouds. Every plane of the shelf drifts like a trailing cloud and acts as a stage to embrace individual story of the dolls.
In order to give a weightless feel and at the same time to control flexure, thickness is independently adjusted by computation. Far-back wall glows from a relatively intense indirect light, which render the space in a bright cloud with gentle nuances in shadows. Straight steel shelves and amiable faces of dolls live in a dream-like harmony.
As a whole, two zones are seamlessly associated by floating tiny scenes. Contrast in shadows generated by the different types of lights adds to the depth.
Soft sun rays filter through the dot gradient on the façade, a reinterpretation of traditional cloud pattern, and enfold the whole space. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
BkiUZ5s25V5hc_Oxu-8J | Getting the family involved in cooking is easier to do on a weekend afternoon than on a weeknight between martial arts class, spending time outdoors after the long day in the classroom, and forgotten "I need 50 things for the 50th day of kindergarten tomorrow!" Bulk cooking is an efficient way to use this quality family time for week-long benefits.
When I just have to pull pre-made meat and veggies out of the freezer and then make a side dish, we're more likely to eat a good variety of veggies and protein all week long. Because we're not on GAPS, I often serve rice, potatoes, or occasionally gluten free muffins with these. If you're on GAPS, these recipes are still GAPS legal, you'll just eat more of them.
I've reduced to just bulk cooking meat and veggies on Sunday afternoons once or twice a month, and I make a gallon of yogurt some other time during the week most weeks. Stocking the freezer with coconut flour waffles, grain free scones, and the fridge with lactoferments is helpful when we're especially busy (see my Grain Free Freezer Cooking Guide for a whole setup like this including detailed prep instructions, reheating instructions, and tips to save dishes), but right now I don't mind making breakfasts and lunches, it's just the dinners I appreciate a little help with.
4 lbs roasted beets. Beets are so good for you. If you're peeling and turning your hands purple for one meal, you may as well do a bunch.
4 lbs of just the chicken and sauce from this recipe for Toasted Sesame Chicken Stir Fry. It's easy to heat up the chicken and add veggies. I cheat with organic frozen veggies – whatever looks good- from Costco.
Having the freezer stocked not only keeps you from hitting takout or patching together something last minute, but it also keeps produce from rotting in the back of the fridge because you forgot to use it.
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This is a really inspiring post. Your particular recipes probably won't work for me in my situation, but I used to cook on Sunday for the week, and have gotten out of the habit. You may have inspired me to take it up again. I would be so nice to have that in the frig all ready to go. Thanks.
Do you peel your carrots if hey are organic? Thanks for this post.
I do, but you could scrub them instead if you wanted to.
Could you give some kind of recipe for the kale, please? I'm wondering how much lemon juice and coconut milk.
Thanks for this great post. I am really struggling with meals right now, and I think this approach may help.
I fill my big stock pot up, add about 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 cup coconut milk and then simmer it down, with the lid on. It will wilt.
Do you reuse your ziplock baggies? I have not been and I feel terrible for throwing them out. But I am not sure if I can get them washed clean enough since we are keeping food in them for a long time, albeit in the freezer.
I don't – I have friends that do, they wash them with dish soap and hot water. I'm big on focusing on what's realistic for us – right now it's ziplocks mostly because they freeze so flat and take up little space in the freezer. If we had a chest freezer I could just use re-usable snap-lidded containers (our costco has them right now, as well as Target).
This has given me some good ideas. Although I will say that it would never make the amount of meals for our family of 3 that consists of 2 adults and a 9 year old. My husband easily eats 1/2 a pound of meat per meal. And even my 9 year old can really pack it away. For just the 3 of us, we'd probably get only about 1/2 the meals each dish is listed for getting for a family of 4.
Hi, I just found your site and was hoping for instructions on freezing/reheating the carrots? Do they get mushy? Thanks.
This is great! Is there a grocery list associated for the recipes? | c4 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
BkiUdSPxK7kjXLSrFeD7 | Epiderme é um termo usado em biologia para diferentes tecidos:
Epiderme (botânica) - camada celular exterior das plantas
Epiderme (pele) - camada exterior da pele em humanos e outros vertebrados
Epiderme (zoologia) - camada de células que cobre o corpo de animais mais complexos que as esponjas
Desambiguação | wikipedia | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUdMM4uzlhYyxW3n7a | Q: Is the restriction of $\sigma(\mathcal E)$ to a subset $U$ equal to $\sigma(\mathcal E\cap U)$? Suppose $\mathcal A=\sigma(\mathcal E)$ is a $\sigma$-algebra on $X$ and $U\subset X$ is some subset. We know that $\mathcal A_U=\{A\cap U:A\in\mathcal A\}$ is a $\sigma$-algebra on $U$, but do we know that $\mathcal A_U=\sigma(\mathcal E\cap U)$, where $\mathcal E\cap U=\{E\cap U:E\in\mathcal E\}$? One direction of this is trivial, the other I can't figure out.
A: If $\iota:U\to X$ denotes the inclusion then you are asking whether the following statement is valid:$$\iota^{-1}(\sigma(\mathcal E))=\sigma(\iota^{-1}(\mathcal E))$$
Yes, it is.
Actually it is a special case of a stronger statement:$$\text{ if }f:Y\to X\text{ is a function and }\mathcal E\subseteq\mathcal P(X)\text{ then }f^{-1}(\sigma(\mathcal E))=\sigma(f^{-1}(\mathcal E))\tag1$$
Essential for proving this are the following statements:
*
*If $\mathcal A$ is a $\sigma$-algebra on $X$ then $f^{-1}(\mathcal A)$ is a $\sigma$-algebra on $Y$.
*If $\mathcal B$ is a $\sigma$-algebra on $Y$ then $\{A\in\mathcal P(X)\mid f^{-1}(A)\in\mathcal B\}$ is a $\sigma$-algebra on $X$.
(try to prove this yourself, it is not really difficult)
According to the first bullet we find that $f^{-1}(\sigma(\mathcal E))$ is a $\sigma$-algebra. This with $f^{-1}(\mathcal E)\subseteq f^{-1}(\sigma(\mathcal E))$ so that we conclude that: $$\sigma(f^{-1}(\mathcal E))\subseteq f^{-1}(\sigma(\mathcal E))\tag2$$
According to the second bullet we find that $\{A\in\mathcal P(X)\mid f^{-1}(A)\in\sigma(f^{-1}(\mathcal E))\}$ is a $\sigma$-algebra. This with $\mathcal E\subseteq\{A\in\mathcal P(X)\mid f^{-1}(A)\in\sigma(f^{-1}(\mathcal E))\}$ so that we can conclude that:$$\sigma(\mathcal E)\subseteq\{A\in\mathcal P(X)\mid f^{-1}(A)\in\sigma(f^{-1}(\mathcal E))\}$$or equivalently:$$f^{-1}(\sigma(\mathcal E))\subseteq\sigma(f^{-1}(\mathcal E))\tag3$$
This completes the proof.
Statement $(1)$ is a nice tool, especially part $(3)$. If e.g. $f:Y\to X$ where $Y$ is equipped with $\sigma$-algebra $\mathcal B$ and $X$ with $\sigma$-algebra $\mathcal A$ then - if $\mathcal E$ generates $\mathcal A$ and we want to prove that $f$ is measurable - it is enough to prove that $f^{-1}(\mathcal E)\subseteq\mathcal B$. From this it follows directly that $\sigma(f^{-1}(\mathcal E))\subseteq\mathcal B$ hence also:$$f^{-1}(\mathcal A)=f^{-1}(\sigma(\mathcal E))=\sigma(f^{-1}(\mathcal E))\subseteq\mathcal B$$
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BkiUcT_xK1ThhBMLfcPU | Кру́ндікюла () — село в Естонії, у волості Гяедемеесте повіту Пярнумаа.
Населення
Чисельність населення на 31 грудня 2011 року становила 88 осіб.
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Село лежить на березі затоки Пярну.
Через населений пункт проходить автошлях (Раннаметса — Ікла).
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BkiUdds25V5irJ1XxSWA | Татарский переулок (с 1930-х —1993 год — переулок Специалистов) — улица в Центральном районе города Твери, проходит от Староворобьёвской улицы до набережной Степана Разина.
Расположение
Татарский переулок начинается от Староворобьёвской улицы и продолжается в северо-восточном направлении, параллельно улице Салтыкова-Щедрина. Пересекает улицы Бассейную, Чернышевского, Медниковскую и Серебряную. Северная часть Татарского переулка находится на той же линии, что и южная, но не связана с ней. Далее переулок пересекает улицы Крылова, Советскую и Рыбацкую, после чего упирается в набережную Степана Разина.
Общая протяжённость Татарского переулка составляет 680 метров.
История
Татарский переулок был проведён в 1760-х годах по первому регулярному плану в составе предместья. Своё название получил населению переулка и его окрестностей (татарам-ремесленникам).
Застраивался одно- и двухэтажными жилыми домами, изначально главным образом деревянными, но в 19 веке среди них появились и кирпичные. В 1932 году на углу с Советской улицей был построен пятиэтажный дом ИТР (или специалистов). По этому дому татарский переулок был переименован в переулок Специалистов.
В конце 1970-х годов была снесена застройка чётной стороны между улицами Серебряная и Крылова. В этом квартале началось строительство высотной гостиницы "Тверской, в связи с чем часть переулка закрыта для проезда и прохода.
В 1993 году переулку было возвращено историческое название.
Здания и сооружения
Примечания
Литература
Ссылки
Панорамы переулка на Гугл-картах
Улицы Твери | wikipedia | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUdZU25YjgKOYKJ5-8 | Trump announces a 'surge' of stormtroopers
Simplified Version
Unwelcome visitors: Federal security forces using tear gas in Portland, Oregon, yesterday. © Getty
Is the US sliding into fascism? President Trump's plan to send a surge of federal security forces to US cities in a crackdown on crime has been denounced as a threat to civil liberties.
You could be watching a dystopian thriller. Heavily armed men in camouflage uniform and gas masks, with nothing to identify them, line the streets of an American city.
Some fire tear gas at peaceful protesters, before charging them and beating them with batons. Others grab people, apparently at random, and force them into the back of unmarked vehicles, pulling masks over their faces.
But this is not a film – it is Donald Trump's America. The armed men are federal agents – meaning that they are not answerable to the local authorities – belonging to a new organisation set up three weeks ago.
The Protecting American Communities Task Force (PACT) was officially created to stop people attacking "monuments, memorials, statues, and federal facilities" – but seems to be going far beyond that.
Among its victims have been a navy veteran who had his hand broken with a baton while protesting against "Pinochet-type behaviour from our own government", and a 26-year-old man whose skull was fractured by a rubber bullet.
Trump insists his measures are necessary. The Black Lives Matter protests in Portland have been particularly intense, and marred by looting and arson. "We are trying to help Portland, not hurt it," Trump tweeted. "Their leadership has, for months, lost control of the anarchists and agitators."
The PACT says the reason its agents have no identification on their uniforms is to protect them from retaliation. A prominent Trump supporter has argued that bundling people into unmarked cars is "how good policing is done".
But the local authorities are outraged. "These tactics must stop," says Oregon's attorney general, Ellen Rosenblum. "They not only make it impossible for people to assert their First Amendment rights to protest peacefully, they also create a more volatile situation on our streets […]. Every American should be repulsed when they see this happening. If this can happen here in Portland, it can happen anywhere."
Democratic Congressman Joaquin Castro describes the PACT's behaviour as "unconstitutional and dangerous and heading towards fascism". He is particularly concerned that many of its agents are drawn from another force, the US Customs and Border Protection, which has a reputation for violence and racism.
He also argues that, since the agents are unidentifiable, it would be easy for far-right extremists to adopt their uniform and cause additional mayhem.
"This is a classic way that violence happens in authoritarian regimes, whether it's Franco's Spain or whether it's the Russian Empire," says the historian Timothy Snyder. "The people who are getting used to committing violence on the border are then brought in to commit violence against people in the interior."
And, in the past few hours, Trump has announced an additional "surge" of hundreds of law enforcement officers into Democratic-run cities including Chicago. "Today, I'm announcing a surge of federal law enforcement into American communities plagued by violent crime," he said.
Is the US sliding into fascism?
Apprentice thugs
No. Trump is playing a different game. With his canny grasp of the media, he is trying to create TV footage that he thinks will help his re-election campaign. He believes that nightly news video of heavily armed men quelling protestors will enforce his image as the candidate of law and order, while his liberal opponent is identified with the mobs taking control of the streets.
Yes. Intimidating innocent citizens by sending out thugs, who can beat and kidnap them with impunity, is exactly what the Nazis did. Equally alarming, says the historian Anne Applebaum, are those who justify Trump's actions: "The writers, intellectuals, pamphleteers, bloggers, spin doctors, producers of television programmes and creators of memes who can sell his image to the public."
Mothers in Portland have been gathering to form a "Wall of Moms" protecting the protesters from the PACT – and sometimes getting gassed themselves. If your mother wanted to do the same, would you support her?
Are there any circumstances under which the right to protest should be suspended?
Using this story as your source material, draw a political cartoon of Donald Trump.
Imagine that you are the mayor of a city in which the PACT has been deployed against your will. Write a speech protesting against the decision and deliver it to your family. Get them to ask you questions about it.
"Given the right conditions, any society can turn against democracy. Indeed, if history is anything to go by, all of our societies eventually will."
Anne Applebaum, American historian
It is generally agreed that the original fascist movement, which took root in the 1920s and 1930s, was created by the Italian leader Benito Mussolini, with Adolf Hitler in Germany and General Franco in Spain as its other main proponents. The historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat defines fascism as a one-party state led by a charismatic dictator who uses violence against its enemies, and encourages "xenophobic nationalism, racism, class unity rather than class conflict, anti-feminism, and imperialism".
What do we not know?
Whether Donald Trump is a fascist or simply an authoritarian. For Ruth Ben-Ghiat, the difference is that authoritarians keep "a veneer of democracy". They allow elections – but rig them – and generally use threats and legal harassment rather than violence. Often, like Turkey's President Erdoğan, they pretend that their enemies are terrorists. Those who do use violence, like President Putin, tend to target individuals with poisonings and murders.
A dystopia is an imaginary place where everything is as bad as possible. It is the opposite of a utopia.
Or truncheons; roughly cylindrical clubs made of wood, rubber, plastic, or metal.
Augusto Pinochet was a military dictator who ruled Chile from 1973 to 1990. He is believed to have executed at least 1,200 people and imprisoned up to 80,000.
Marred
Ruined; spoiled.
People who urge others to protest or rebel.
An amendment to the American constitution which guarantees various freedoms, including those of assembly, speech, religion, and the press.
Likely to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.
Repulsed
Disgusted; sickened.
Franco's Spain
Francisco Franco was an army officer who started a civil war in Spain by rebelling against the left-wing government in 1936. He ruled the country from 1939 to 1975.
The satirist Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin described Russia in Tsar Nicholas I's reign (1825-1855) as "a desert landscape with a jail in the middle of it". The writer Gleb Uspensky recorded: "To be afraid was the basic rule of life. It throttled people's ability to think."
Canny
Showing good judgement, especially in money or business matters.
Quelling
Putting an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force.
Alarming footage of the PACT in action. BBC (1:40)
Extracts from Trump's combative speech at Mount Rushmore denouncing "left-wing fascism". CNBC (2:23)
A compelling introduction to a new TV drama about a fascist US president, The Plot Against America. HBO (4:28)
A vivid report on the "Wall of Moms" in Portland. The Guardian (800 words)
A fascinating interview with Ruth Ben-Ghiat. LA Review of Books (2,000 words)
An insightful review of Anne Applebaum's important new book, Twilight of Democracy. The New York Times (1,300 words; paywall)
A trenchant attack on Trump's Democratic opponent Joe Biden for his failure to comment on the situation. Medium (800 words)
America's slide
Trump and Johnson struggle as protests grow
Trump – the playground bully of politics
Book calls Trump 'a terrified little boy' | commoncrawl | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
BkiUfbXxK0wg09FXX5bX | Kristi Malakoff is a Canadian visual artist, I particularly like her installation work; a swarm of butterflies, a flock of birds and migration of caribou's.
Gallery | This entry was posted in Design / Arts / Crafts and tagged Art, birds, butterflies, butterfly, Canadian, caribou, flock, Installation, Kristi Malakoff, Malakoff, migration, swarm, visual art, visual artist. Bookmark the permalink. | c4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
BkiUcvvxK6-gDyrT83SU | Signs of spring in Central Park: clusters of bright daffodil flowers surrounded by autumn leaves.
SKU: 08600. Categories: Flowers and Gardens, Scenic Landscapes. Tags: 12x15 Prints, 16x20 Prints, Chad Gayle.
"Spring Daffodils in Central Park" by Chad Gayle 16x20 inch art print printed on Epson Ultrasmooth Fine Art paper. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
BkiUa-zxK1UJ-rRH-QyB | Fundamental to achieving our firm commitment to exceptional client service is our highly experienced and dedicated support staff team. Working together as a cohesive unit, they are motivated to help each client obtain the best results for their legal matter. This goal is only matched by their genuine desire to give back to the community. Our staff regularly participates in local charitable efforts to assist those less fortunate in the Waterloo Region. | c4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUdYI5qX_Bhq2HdrBO | The Liberal MP was behind a private member's bill that would have brought in tough new rules on companies operating abroad. It went down to defeat in Parliament last fall, losing by just six votes when the Conservatives opposed it.
The government of Prime Minister Stephen Harper prefers a loose network of voluntary controls and guidelines to keep Canadian companies in check. But can we trust Canadian companies to police themselves when they do business with dictatorships and other dodgy regimes?
Mr. McKay says that is like expecting drivers to obey the speed limit if they knew police would never stop and fine them. Though he concedes most Canadian companies are "good corporate citizens," some may not be, and laws are needed to ensure they don't commit abuses in far-flung places. "You don't create laws for people who obey the law," he says.
The MP from the Toronto riding of Scarborough-Guildwood says Canada is far behind other countries in regulating the behaviour of its companies overseas.
In the United States, lawmakers passed the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in 1977 to ban the payment of bribes by U.S. companies doing business abroad. The law was enacted after securities regulators discovered that more than 400 U.S. firms had made dubious or unlawful payments to foreign officials. U.S. justice officials have stepped up prosecutions under the law in recent years, investigating dozens of major companies and levying billions of dollars in fines. By contrast, a similar Canadian statute, the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act of 1998, is little known and seldom used.
U.S. rules on corporate behaviour are about to become even tougher under the Dodd-Frank bill, introduced in response to the global financial crisis. It requires companies to report the money they pay to foreign governments, pulling back the veil on deals between U.S. firms and their overseas partners. A sub-bill requires them to reveal if they are using specialized minerals that come from the conflict zone around the troubled African country of Congo.
In Norway and Britain, meanwhile, officials are enforcing guidelines laid down by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development for the conduct of their multinationals. Officials with Norway's National Contact Point, which monitors the OECD guidelines, recently hired investigators to look into a complaint about a proposed nickel mine in the Philippines.
Ottawa also set up the elaborately named Office of the Extractive Sector Corporate Social Responsibility Counsellor, under scholar Marketa Evans, to monitor the behaviour of Canadian mining and oil and gas companies abroad. But the office acts only on complaints – there have been none so far – and cannot intervene without the consent of the companies involved. Human rights groups call it toothless.
With Canadian resource companies doing business in so many poor and undemocratic countries, that is bound to be a problem, the government's critics say. In the latest instance of trouble, Human Rights Watch reported allegations of beatings and gang rapes at the waste dump of a mine in Papua New Guinea run by Toronto-based Barrick Gold. The company said it had investigated the "disturbing" allegations and was taking action.
Company leaders insist they don't need a gun to their head to act responsibly. They argue that it's much better when they take it on themselves to respect workers, human rights and the environment.
In Guatemala, the Vancouver-based mining giant Goldcorp agreed to perform a human rights impact assessment of its Marlin mine on the recommendation of an ethical-investment group. Over 18 months, consultants interviewed scores of residents, officials and local interest groups. The company says it is now working on implementing the consultants' 67 recommendations, including adoption of a corporate responsibility policy.
David Deisley, a Goldcorp vice-president, has met with 40 traditional mayors near the mine to present the results. The result, he says, has been a partnership that not only helps protect the company against disruptive protests but also helps Guatemalan authorities develop standards.
"Rather than try to prosecute companies in Canada for what they do in other countries, it would be much more productive if all three parties – the company, civil society and government – work together to build governing capacity in countries like Guatemala," Mr. Deisley says.
While human-rights groups acknowledge initiatives such as Goldcorp's, they say the approach won't work in places such as Tibet or Burma, where local people are so afraid of authorities that they can't be expected to complain openly to a company about the effects a mine or factory might have on the environment or labour rights.
Article concerning lack of accountability in Canada regarding our overseas extractive sector. | c4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
BkiUdHo4eIXhxFYKUloA | Hit your way into the Major Leagues with Heater Pitching Machines!
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BkiUbEc25YjgKLaE72Ls | Q: Contour plot with a condition I have a simple contour plot and wanted to find solutions only when both x and y are integers. The following code doesn't seem to work.
ContourPlot[{4 x == 3 y, {x, y} \[Element] Integers}, {x, 0, 20}, {y, 0, 20}]
For the above code I was expecting the plot to have a few dots that satisfy the equations, instead the code just gives a continuous line.
How would I do it?
thanks,
A: ContourPlot[{4 x == 3 y, {x, y} ∈ Integers},
{x, 0, 20}, {y, 0, 20},
ContourStyle -> Thin, Epilog -> {Red, AbsolutePointSize[6],
Tooltip[Point[#], #] & /@
({x, y} /.
Solve[{4 x == 3 y, 0 <= x <= 20, 0 <= y <= 20},
{x, y}, Integers])}]
| stackexchange | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
BkiUdcA5qrqCyw_Jg1Do | Scientists are studying a part of the Earth's exposed mantle in Maryland
Updated: Apr. 28, 2021, 1:09 p.m. |
Published: Apr. 28, 2021, 1:09 p.m.
A part of Earth's mantle is exposed in Baltimore, Md. (photo by Brad Helmink via Unsplash)
Claudia Dimuro | cdimuro@pennlive.com
Scientists are currently studying a part of the Earth's mantle which has become exposed in Baltimore, Md.
The rock layer typically lies far below the Earth's surface, and presents a rare opportunity for researchers to learn more about our planet's extensive history.
National Geographic reports how scientists were led to the exposed mantle by following a trail of ultramafic rocks, a type of mineral-rich rock that forms way underground. Samples of these ultramafic rocks were found throughout the Baltimore region, bringing researchers to the realization that they were standing on a part of the Earth that seldom gets any sunlight.
See, the Earth is divvied into four layers: the crust, the mantle, the outer core, and the inner core. While humans mostly interact with the crust, the mantle hides miles underground.
So how, exactly, did a piece of the mantle pop up in Baltimore? Well, National Geographic further explains that this area actually used to be part of an incredibly old ocean—the Iapetus Ocean—which covered the region millions of years ago.
In fact, the resulting study published by George Guice—a mineralogist at the Smithsonian's Museum of Natural History—and his team details how the Appalachian Mountains once stood at the edge of the Iapetus Ocean.
Named after a Titan from Greek mythology, a 2006 study published on Science Daily explains how the Iapetus Ocean was originally formed by Earth's shifting tectonic plates drifting apart. Then a piece of land broke off what is now known as South America and Africa, making its way towards North America and, thus, closing off the ocean.
As to what this bit of our planet's history and the exposed mantle in Baltimore implies, well, that remains to be seen. Let's just hope that the Atlantic doesn't go anywhere anytime soon. | commoncrawl | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
BkiUeijxK5YsWTJsQMlI | doncho
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If you save an Office 2007 document in its default format, and then review the XML files stored in the .docx (zip) container, you might conclude that Office Open XML is complex. And it can be, because it has to be able to represent everything in that Office document. But it doesn't have to be. In this Hello World screencast, Office program manager Brian Jones shows how to construct a minimal Word 2007 file from the ground up.
You can do the same kind of thing in Excel 2007. In a three-part series on his blog -- part 1, part 2, and part 3 -- Brian shows how little XML is required to create a spreadsheet, populate it with data, add functions that operate on the data, and apply formatting.
Because it's now possible to create Office 2007 documents in these ways, using standard XML-oriented tools, developers on all platforms can now much more easily make information in other formats available to users of Office 2007.
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BkiUfLU5qoTAhv86jALi | MORENCI is located in LENAWEE county, Michigan at latitude 41.720751 and longitude -84.216335. The population of MORENCI is 2,352 as of the year 2005 with a population growth of -1.92% from the year 2000 through 2005. The most common zip code of MORENCI is 49256. | c4 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUfiPxK6EuNBRhKVoo | without calling it noblesse oblige. They just said, "Poor Emily. Her kinsfolk should come to her." She had some kin in Alabama; but years ago her father had fallen out with them over the estate of old lady Wyatt, the crazy woman, and there was no communication between the two families. They had not even been represented at the funeral. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUfIHxK7FjYEXSGti_ | 46 arrested in Warren as part of multi-phase human trafficking sting
By Robin Murdoch
WARREN, Mich. (FOX 2) - Forty six people were arrested in Warren as part of an ongoing investigation into human trafficking in the city.
We're told 25 women and 21 men were arrested after a sting involving members of the department's special investigations unit.
A poster board from the Warren Police news conference Friday with mug shots of some of the 46 suspects who have been arrested and charged in a sex trafficking sting.
Warren police commissioner Bill Dwyer and Mayor Jim Fouts held a press conference Friday morning with details. They say this is part two of a multi-phase investigation. Phase one culminated with 35 arrests back in May.
Mayor Fouts says he often gets calls from residents around the holidays complaining about the hotels in Warren. He says residents complain their family members who are staying in town often witness prostitution or are approached during their stay.
Warren police say they have relationships with various hotels and that they were forthcoming and helpful in the latest undercover operations.
This latest three-day operation resulted in 31 felony charges and 72 misdemeanor charges spread out across the 46 suspects. The charges range from human trafficking to prostitution to pandering and drug charges.
Dwyer says no sex trafficking victims have been identified as of yep with the latest sweep. He said the sweep in May resulted in three victims being rescued and getting help.
We're told some females in the latest sweep are currently facing prostitution charges. We're told if evidence shows they're victims of sex trafficking the charges will be dropped.
Most of the 35 charges from last May have resulted in conviction, with some cases still pending.
Private investigator says Taylor teen missing 75 days was a case of 'Romeo and Juliet' | commoncrawl | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUdwY5qYVBc0cis73J | #Spotlight on Jungle Eyes Trilogy by Lindsay Marie Miller
Island Smile
(Jungle Eyes Trilogy #2)
by Lindsay Marie Miller
Expected publication: October 11th 2016 by Smashwords Edition
In the summer of 1900, Henry and Elaine Rochester settle along the outskirts of New York City with the birth of their firstborn daughter, Lilly. But neither can escape the dark secrets left behind in the jungle. Judas is alive and engaged to Henry's beautiful, yet inevitably naïve sixteen-year-old sister, Louisa.
Fueled by revenge, Judas demands the return of his stolen treasure in exchange for Louisa's safety. But when Judas captures Elaine instead, Henry sneaks aboard a departing ship across the Atlantic to rescue her. Judas is headed to the island with Louisa and Elaine, and he has no intention of ever coming back.
Jungle Eyes Trilogy
LINDSAY MARIE MILLER graduated from Florida State University Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. An incurable romantic at heart, she enjoys writing about strong heroines and the honorable gentlemen who claim their hearts. The author resides in her hometown of Tallahassee, FL, where she is currently working on her next novel. | commoncrawl | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUce85qsNCPV6Yj0bp | Who out there loves ALDI? I know I sure do! But shopping there means you have to be a little prepared before you shop there. And I am speaking about bags. Sure, you can buy them at the register in a pinch but those bags start to pile up. I had a drawer bursting of them! I wanted to find a way to fold and store them but most tutorials I found online were for small plastic bags and it just didn't work. Aldi's bags are thicker plastic and with a large handle on the top that just doesn't like to fold up well.
So, I just incorporated a few tutorials I read into this one specifically for ALDI bags. They fold into flat rectangles and are super east to just have a few your purse or to grab when you are headed to do some ALDI shopping. ENJOY!
to this. All squared out and smooth. Try to get as much air out as possible.
2. Now you will fold up the bottom of the bag. It will fold naturally where the bottom of the bag meets the sides. On the style of bag it is the green part. Again, just try and smooth as much air out as you can. It will make a smaller folded bag.
3.Flip this all the way over so the edge folded up is to the back. Then fold either the right or left side to the middle. It should be folded to the width of the handles. Then do the same with the other side. It doesn't matter if you start with the left or right side.
4. Now you will take whichever side was folded second and fold it in so its behind the green folded edge from the first fold. It should form pockets on both the front and the back.
5. Fold back the top flap and tuck in the handles. Press out the air.
6. Flip bag so that the edge with the handles are facing you. Fold down the top of the bag about 2-3 inches. There is a seam so it will fold naturally.
7. Fold down one edge, either left or right side, to meet the opposite side and make a triangle.
8. Now fold it again. The triangle with half in size and make a triangle with a point in the middle.
9. Take the point and tuck it into the pocket.
And there you have it! A nice, organized collection of bags ready to be filled with groceries!
In my last post I mentioned how I am making a sour dough starter. I really want to put it to good use. I still have it on the counter right now. I really want to see some good activity before it goes in the fridge. I have even thought about keeping it on my counter for an extended period since it is pretty cool in the house right now. I will have to see how that goes. This is all a little new to me but so fun to play with.
I thought it was about time for me to try a basic loaf of sour dough bread. This recipe uses a cast iron dutch oven and came out wonderfully! It took quite some time to raise since it is quite chilly in my house right now but that just helps the flavors develop. It was super easy to make. I would love a reason to make this more.
This is a very basic recipe for a French-style Sourdough boule. I used the recipe from a Bake from Scratch magazine. If you are looking for a good baking magazine, this is it!
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, combine starter with warm water. Beat at medium speed until combined, about 3 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, beating at medium speed until a soft dough forms. (If the dough appears too dry and crumbly, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time.) The dough should come together as one mass and should appear shaggy and feel sticky.
Spray a large bowl with cooking spray. Place dough in bowl. Cover and let stand in a warm, draft-free place (75°) for 1 to 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
Pull the four corners of the dough into the center, pinching with your fingertips to create a seal. Flip the dough over and begin to tighten the round by cupping your palms around the dough while rotating it.
Line a bowl (approximately 6 to 8 inches in diameter) with a clean kitchen towel, dusted generously with fl our. Place the loaf, seam-side up, in the bowl. Cover and proof in a warm, draft-free place (75°) for 1 to 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 4500. Turn the dough out into a cast-iron vessel with a lid, such as a Dutch oven. Dust the boule with semolina flour and score, using a sharp knife (or a lame) to make 3 or 4, ¼-inch-deep cuts across the top.
Cover and bake for 35 minutes. Increase the temperature to 4750, remove the lid, and continue baking for 10 to 15 minutes, until loaf is deeply browned. Turn out onto a rack and let cool completely before slicing.
I started a batch 2 weeks ago now almost and she is coming along well. *yes, my sourdough is a she* I would like to see a little more activity but it is bit cold in the house so its understandable that she isn't getting the rise and fall I want to see. There are still lots of bubbles and a nice ripe smell. I am just going to stick with it a little longer before I start keeping it in the fridge and feeding it weekly.
Most of the recipes I looked up has you make the batter up the night before, which I will be trying in the future, but I wanted waffles immediately so I made this one with a few changes.
They came out beautifully! Crispy and flavorful. My husband and I both really loved them. It is defiantly added to my list of sourdough wins.
Add flour, baking powder, sugar and salt to a bowl and mix lightly to mix together.
Separate eggs (you can put the egg yolks in the bowl with the flour and the whites in a separate bowl). Whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form and set aside.
Melt butter and set aside. Also, turn on waffle maker to preheat.
Add almond milk, sourdough starter and vanilla to flour and mix until lightly combined. It does not need to be 100% smooth.
Fold in the egg whites as gently as possible. Then fold in the butter.
Once your waffle maker is preheated, measure enough batter to fill the waffle iron and cook as directed.
Keep waffles warm in oven on the lowest temperature that it will go. You don't want to cook them anymore, just keep them warm and crisp.
I love soup. I could have it almost every day! And what I love even more about soup is being able to make it in a new way. Two appliances that have allowed me to do that are my Vitamix Blender and Pressure cooker. My husband and I really splurged this past year and bought a Vitamix. I have always had a blender but the difference in having a Vitamix….well it's night and day. Not only does it make the best smoothies I have ever had (no seeds to be found!!!) but it makes the most amazing, smoothest sauces I have ever had! Packed full of flavor and eliminating dairy almost entirely. It's a true marvel.
It is a cold and gloomy fall day here and on top of it my poor husband has been sick for going on 3 weeks. I call that the perfect day for soup. Most of my soups not start with a cycle in the pressure cooker and today was no exception. I picked up 2 bone in chicken breasts, onions, carrots, celery and topped it off with some basic spices and 8 cups of water. I pressure cooked that for 35 minutes. I would normal toss most of the veggies just because they get so mushy and I like more texture in my soup….but today I thought maybe I would try something new. I left all the veggies whole and on top of the chicken breasts. After they were cooked I just popped them all in the vita mix with about a cup of liquid and set it to the soup setting. I then went ahead like normal and strained the stock into a pot and diced in some fresh veggies, cleaned the meat off the bone and added that, lightly browned some store bough Gnocchi and by that time, the soup setting was done. I then added that to the pot. I let this simmer for a bit and added a little more salt and pepper, some cornstarch to thicken it up a bit and a spoonful of goats cheese.
I tell you what, this soup is packed with flavor and veggies! And it is so creamy. Its just so much fun to try and make something new out of an old recipe.
Add to a pressure cooker pot 2 bone-in chicken breasts, 8 washed carrots with the ends trimmed off, 2 onions with ends trimmed off and outside skin removed, 4 stalks of celery, 8 cups of water as well as salt, pepper and spice to your taste.
Set your pressure cooker to high pressure for about 35 minutes and let it do its thing.
Clean and chop the carrots, celery and any other desired vegetable and set aside.
Lightly brown the gnocchi and set aside.
Strain remaining broth into a large pot. Pour about 1 cup of the broth over vegetables and process until smooth.
Turn stock on medium high heat and add raw vegetables and gnocchi. Allow this to simmer until vegetables are soft.
Rinse the chicken breast and remove meat from bones. Roughly chop and add to soup. Add pureed vegetables.
Mix together the cornstarch and cold water and add to the soup while stirring.
Add Goat cheese and season soup to taste.
I do have a few new things in my life. Number 1 amazing thing is that I found a new job. This is really a dream job for me and I am so excited to be there. I am the Pastry Chef for 3 restaurants and a food truck! It is just part time but I am ok with that. I get 2 full days of making Crème Brulee, Ice Creams and a huge list of other fancy things. I am still a little timid in bringing in new recipes but I know that will come. Right now I am just so thankful to be so excited to be a Pastry Chef.
Another change is that I left my other job. I was a cook at an assisted living home. There were a few things I really liked about the job but the things I didn't like outweighed them all. Last week was my last day and it feels really good to be going in a new direction.
So, what am I going to be doing with myself, you may ask. Well….I am wanting to really throw myself into my flipping for a few days a week and the rest of my time I want to put into my new job and baking. I have been doing some thinking about even getting some certifications or classes to really advance my baking skills. I am not sure where that is going to lead but its exciting to think about.
One more quick thing to share with you. Last month at my new job I needed to create my first dessert for a special dinner. This is what I made.
It is a Cinnamon Sugar Shortbread "Tostada", Mascarpone Cream, Grilled Cyan Pepper Peaches and a Candied Pecan Crumble. It came together splendidly! I also introduced myself and my dessert to the crowd. It was quite a night for me and really felt like I was on track to doing what I was meant to do all along. Isn't that what we all look for?
It has been far too long in-between posts. I am so sorry for that. I hope to improve that in the future because……I GOT A NEW JOB! I will be a pastry chef at 3 of the best restaurants in the area! I will be trying out all kinds of new recipes and techniques. I am so excited about it. Last weekend I did 2 different kinds of Crème Brule and this weekend, as you can see, I made Angel Food. Kevin and I tried a dessert while staying in Madison that I need to try and recreate. It was slices of cake soaked in a run cream sauce with pears. It was incredible and I have some idea of how to really amplify it.
I found just a simple, basic Angel Food recipe from one of my many cookbooks. This recipe is from Chez Panisse Café Cookbook. I had to change it a bit to fit what I had in the house but it baked up beautifully and tastes like Heaven. 😀 Don't use a mix unless you have too. I promise….you can make it from scratch.
1 tsp cream of tartar* I didn't have any in the house so a little hint is: you can replace will either lemon juice or vinegar. 1/8 tsp per egg in recipe. Your cake will not get quite as high (the cream of tartar is a stabilizer and helps give it height) but it will still come out wonderfully with a little extra flavor on the end.
Measure 1 TB water, vanilla & lemon juice and set aside. (also any other liquids you are using in recipe) Sift the cake flour. 1/2 cup sugar and salt together. Set both aside.
Pour half of the dry ingredients over the egg whites and fold in white a rubber spatula. Continue with the rest until mixed in well.
Bake until the top of the cake is golden brown and the edges have begun to pull away from pan, 40-45 minutes. The cake should spring back when gently touched. Invert the pan onto a cooking rack while still in the pan. If the cake has risen to the very to go the pan, hang the pan by the center over a large bottle. inverting the pan helps prevent it from sticking or deflating. Cool completely before removing from pan. Run a knife around all edges and then gently tap it out of the pan.
To cut cake, use a sharp serrated knife dipped in water, dipping after each cut. This helps prevent the cake from sticking to the knife.
I don't know what it is about snowy weather but on those days all I can think about is baking and cooking. I didn't make this recipe today but I saw a bag of apples on my counter and REALLY thought about it! I worked on this recipes a few months ago and it really is quite amazing. I will be making it again in the future and I hope that you do too!
Preheat oven to 325. Line a 9×13 pan with parchment paper and spray well.
Melt butter for base over medium hear. Stir in brown sugar. Heat to a boil and stir in cinnamon. Pour into bottom of the cake pan and spread evenly. Arrange apples over bottom of pan evenly.
Mix together dry ingredients for cake and set aside. Beat sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
Mix in dry ingredients and wet ingredients alternately until smooth and mixed well. Spread over apples.
Bake 55-65 minutes until cake is baked through. Cool on cooking rack for 5-10 minutes but no longer. Invert cake onto a serving platter or cutting board.
Beat whipping cream until it starts to thicken and then slowly add powdered sugar and cinnamon. Adjust to taste. | c4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
BkiUdOLxK7IACRyfmZmu | Q: How do you make a database using sqlite3 in python I'm trying to make a .db file which as a 1 to many realntionshp in it and it will not work.
from sqlite3 import *
$sqlite3 testDB.db
SQLite version 3.7.15.2 2013-01-09 11:53:05
Enter ".help" for instructions
Enter SQL statements terminated with a ";"
sqlite>
CREATE TABLE BOOKS(
ISBN TEXT PRIMARY KEY NOT NULL,
TITLE TEXT NOT NULL,
ATHOUR TEXT NOT NULL,
NUMBEROFCOPIES INT NOT NULL,
OUTNUMBER INT NOT NULL);
CREATE TABLE LOANS(
ORDERNUMBER TEXT PRIMATY KEY NOT NULL,
FOREIGN KEY (ISBN) REFERENCES BOOKS
TILLE TEXT NOT NULL,
AUTHOR TEXT NOT NULL,
PERSON TEXT NOT NULL,
DUEDATE TEXT NOT NULL);
A: You can take a look at pySQLite. It's a package that will allow you to dev databases within Python use sqlite, but from what I'm seeing, it isn't as widely available.
If I were you, I'd take a good look at using MySQL and then wrapping it with mysql-python.
https://wiki.python.org/moin/MySQL
and
http://code.google.com/p/pyodbc/
Will be great places to start. The getting started page on the Google link has some great examples of pulling in a database to Python.
I hope this helps!
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BkiUfok5qhDCaySU-Fzg | Q: Non-Latin characters in URLs are not accepted I can't seem to find a way to link to pages containing non-Latin characters in URLs.
For example, Tåg.info (with an å). The å is required, since tag.info is a completely different website.
Using the normal link mechanism (Ctrl+L) doesn't allow me to publish the post, I receive a message
Your post contains the invalid external link http://t%C3%A5g.info. Please correct it.
I can't even paste the URL directly in the text either. Very frustrating.
My browsers don't have an issue with this escaped URL though (Firefox 18 and Chrome version-of-the-day).
I've seen this other related question, but this doesn't work either:
[Tåg.info](http://tåg.info)
As a workaround, I can use the Punycode version
[Tåg.info](http://xn--tg-yia.info/)
however Firefox does the conversion to and from Punycode transparently, so there's no easy way to generate this URL, and obviously it's not very user-friendly. Chrome doesn't, though, so internationalized URLs result in Punycode.
In case it's important, this is for a post on Travel-SE, and links to non-English websites are not uncommon.
A:
Using the normal link mechanism (Ctrl+L) doesn't allow me to publish the post, I receive a message
Your post contains the invalid external link http://t%C3%A5g.info. Please correct it.
That part is where the bug is (the rest of the behavior is intentional). There was a typo in the link validator that would only accept this URL if the domain's first character is non-ASCII as well.
Fixed in the next build.
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BkiUdOc5qoYAo52VqRD- | Have you been thinking of writing a children's book series? Do you have an idea for a hero or heroine that will stand the test of time? Does this character have so many adventures that it would be difficult to fit them all into one book? Do you think that you could write at least one book per year to make sure your readers stay interested in the ongoing storyline?
If you're the type of writer who doesn't find the challenge of continuing to work with one character or group of characters over time too daunting then a series might be just the right project for you. After all, writing such a series isn't for everyone. Keeping track of character development and plot over several books is certainly more challenging than it is for one book. But if your first book becomes popular you have a ready-made market of readers for your subsequent stories.
Here are some of the advantages of writing a series.
Series are collectible. I remember that my younger sister loved the Nancy Drew series. She read them cover to cover and was always searching out a title in the series that she hadn't read before. She eventually collected most of the over 50 books in the series. The typical age range for a children's series is 6-12. At this age, children are starting to exercise some choice in the books they select and ask their parents to buy. In fact, I remember my sister saving her allowance to buy another Nancy Drew book.
Children's series are loved by parents and teachers. Books that get children excited about reading and then are able to draw them in and keep them reading are favorites of parents, teachers, and librarians--the most active book buyers. Series promote reading because the continued volumes encourage children to read not just one book but multiple books.
Once a series becomes popular, it rides a wave of publicity. Publishers love children's book series as well. Once a book and character become popular it's so much easier to publicize and maintain distribution and sales of those titles. In fact, it's not unusual for a publisher to create an in-house series, where different authors write the volumes for a series. Series sometimes become so popular that it's hard for one writer to generate the number of books a publisher would like to publish. Nonfiction works, such as biographies for children, are sometimes published as series as well. Check out the wonderfully titled "The Thinking Girls Treasury of Dastardly Dames" from www.goosebottom.com books.
Many series have been passed from generation to generation and stand the test of time. "Little House on the Prairie" was written in 1933 but it's still popular today. And the children's book series is not just for chapter books or young adult novels anymore, there are picture book series as well. "Diary of a Worm" is one such example.
If you have an idea for a children's book series, write it out and start developing it. It could end up being a deciding factor in your success as a children's writer. | c4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
BkiUeEs4dbghaWXTeraK | e-Office Safety is a workstation assessment and ergonomics training program. Assessment of the workstation is carried out online in conjunction with ergonomics training. The information is then fed into a workstation assessment database, which enables the health and safety personnel to manage the assessments and offer ergonomics advice.
Click to run through the program or watch the video below.
From this site you can carry out your own workstation assessment, analyse the data, produce assessment reports, send follow up emails etc. | c4 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUaQXxK6wB9dbuQ-5j | I've been married for three wonderful years to an amazing husband. And when I say wonderful, I don't mean problem-free. And by amazing, I do not mean perfect. In fact, to be honest with you, I'm sure I've failed the best-wife-in-the-world description more than I'd care to admit and so has Ian (as a husband I mean). But that's a whole new post that I'm pretty sure I'd be sharing sooner or later.
As I've shared before, I am equally passionate about family life as I am with weddings. That's why when I read this article from RELEVANT Magazine, a Christian website that talks about faith, culture and intentional living, I couldn't help but share. The three things Tyler Ward talks about are SOOO TRUUUEEE!!! He totally gets the whole picture. Fortunately these principles were also passed on to us early in our marriage by couples Ian and I consider as real life role models, those who've shown us the amazing design of God for marriage. Whether you are about to get married, or already are, or even if you're still far from getting hitched, this article will really add so much wisdom and light on the richness and fullness of a wonderful married life.
You're welcome Tyler! My husband and I loved that post! Thanks for inspiring us to make our marriage stronger and better! | c4 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
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BkiUbhE4dbjiVD3oE8fv | Report Card: TurtleBeach Stealth 700 Gen 2 (Headset)
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Long-time headset maker, Turtle Beach, recently launched a revision to their Stealth lineup, including both the 600 and 700 variants. I was lucky enough to be provided a pair of the Stealth 700s made specifically for the Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S by Turtle Beach for this review, so let's see how they stack up.
Retailing at $149.95, the Stealth 700 Gen 2 feels like a premium headset with a sturdy build featuring a metal-reinforced headband wrapped in padded faux-leather, and Turtle Beach's Aerofit™ cooling gel-infused ear cushions. This headset feels comfortable to wear, though I have concerns about the faux-leather material on the inside of the headband. As someone with oily skin, I fear that after extended periods of wear, the material will start to wear thin, exposing the padding underneath. I would have preferred something closer to the same sports fabric band used in their Elite Atlas model which retails for the same MSRP. The cheaper headband seems like a misstep in an otherwise solid build quality.
The ear cushions on the other hand, feel amazing, and the gel infused memory foam is noticeable and helps keep the headset feeling cool after extended wear. The cups are large, but not overly so and don't put any pressure on my ears directly and are overall very comfortable. The upgrade from the original Stealth 700s leather wrapped padding is also much appreciated. The rest of the headset is housed in a solid plastic and overall, the headset feels very sturdy to hold.
Since this is a gaming headset, it of course comes with a built-in mic, and true to the Stealth branding, the mic is a foldaway mic, and tucks neatly to the left side of the headset which acts as a auto-mute feature as well. In fact, the mics sits so flush to the ear cup that I found myself often mistaking the side of the earpiece for the mic during testing. Once fully extended, the mic sits at approximately cheek level, and can swivel in a few degrees, but never gets down towards the jaw line or near the opening of the mouth. It's a very short mic, but given the nature of its design, this makes sense and should be expected.
Audio Quality
Using a refined acoustic housing, Turtle Beach stuffed the Stealth 700 Gen 2s with 50mm Nanoclear™ speaker to produce rich, powerful 3D audio in a simulated 7.1 surround sound environment. Testing with 7.1 audio sources proves that Turtle Beach is still one of the best when it comes to reproducing sounds from every direction with just a single speaker in each ear. Games like Diablo 3, Paladins, Halo, and Gears of War all sound incredible with near perfect recreation. I never noticed highs or lows to be too powerful and was able to detect small footsteps and background chatter just as easily as I could hear the sounds of Master Chief sniping an Elite or my Barbarian stomping the guts out of a hell demon.
Sound quality of the mic is on par with other headsets. Listening back to recordings I hear no noticeable distortion or plosives from P's or B's. When used as a Bluetooth headset for conference calling I received feedback that the mic sounded clear and crisp, which is about as much as can be asked for from a headset. It won't replace any standalone desktop mics, but it isn't intended to do so, so I'm pleased with the performance of the Gen 2s.
The Stealth 700 Gen 2 headset aims to be truly wireless and dongle free, and it absolutely succeeds. While not the first headset in its class to make this claim, the Gen 2 work exactly as advertised. Once I made sure they were charge, I turned on my Xbox One S and pressed the "sync" button on both my console and the headset; after a few moments of searching, the headset connected and I was good to go. No USB dongle to mess with, no cable to connect to my controller. This is the Xbox connectivity I've been waiting for from a headset and I'm happy to finally have one of my own. It's also worth mentioning that every time the headset is powered on, it will tell you what the current battery health is at, which is a feature I hope all headset designers steal from. Knowing ahead of time if my planned 5-hour gaming session is going to get interrupted by a dead headset is worth the price of admission. Speaking of battery life, Turtle Beach claims that the battery will last up to 20 hours. I didn't use a timer during my various testing scenarios but after a week of use, I have not yet had to charge the headset. Your mileage may vary on this one.
In addition to acting as an Xbox headset, the Stealth 700s also have built-in Bluetooth connectivity that can be used simultaneously; so, if you're in the middle of a crazy round of Fortnite, or crashing into every tree you find in Forza, you can still hear and answer your phone with the push of a button. No more angry wives yelling at you for missing phone calls! On one occasion, which I was not able to replicate, the Bluetooth function started acting a little strange. While testing with a podcast and walking around my apartment complex, the headset went on an endless loop of telling me that Bluetooth was connected. I had to turn off Bluetooth from my phone, turn it back on, and reconnect to make it stop. It didn't happen again, but it's definitely something I've never experienced before and hope to not have happen again.
To configure the Stealth 700s, Turtle Beach recommends you download the mobile app on either Apple or Android, which gives you even more control over the functionality. The headset comes with a 2nd volume adjustment which can be set to either control in-game chat separately from in-game audio, it can be set to adjust Bluetooth volume separately from overall console volume, and more. You can also set the equalizer of the headset without needed to connect it to your PC, which is a great addition to anyone looking to fine tune their audio experience beyond what Turtle Beach has preset.
Having not experienced the initial Stealth 700 generation I can't compare the Gen 2 its predecessor. I can, however, tell you how these cans stack up against other similarly priced headsets. Within Turtle Beach's lineup, these are a great alternative to the Elite Atlas Aero headset that Turtle Beach released earlier this year. The Elite Atlas has a more comfortable headband, longer battery life, and better sound profile, but it's also geared for PC gamers and connects with a USB dongle. That headset is designed to be fine-tuned with a dedicated PC application and does so wonderfully. Where the Stealth 700 Gen shines is in its simplicity. Connecting wirelessly to the Xbox without any USB dongle to worry about is enough to grab my attention, and the included Bluetooth connectivity sets this headset apart from others in the same price range. Aside from the misstep with the headband, and my weird "Bluetooth connected" spam, I am quite pleased with Turtle Beach and would recommend these for any Xbox gamer who is in the market for a new headset to go along with their new Xbox Series S/X, which Turtle Beach promises will be fully compatible.
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BkiUdjo4uBhi43uX6ANp | The Petalon Wedding Package is designed with simplicity in mind. We want you to have everything you need for your big day and nothing you don't. As a result we offer a set menu of flower arrangements in 4 colour schemes. You can can get better acquainted with the colour schemes and put together an order on each of the images below.
Please note the minimum spend for this service is £750. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUgCXxK02iP4WkCB2s | Neuroweapons: The Real and Present Threat of New Neuroactive Drugs, Bugs, Toxins and Devices
SSIT Chapter Meeting **** You can attend this meeting remotely by WebEx. Must register and under Special Instructions request WebEx login information. ***
*** You can earn 1.5 hours of Professional Development Hours (PDH) for attending this event (for a small administrative fee)****
The growth of neuroscience and technology (i.e. - neuroS/T) has prompted growing interest in, development of, and concerns about the use of such techniques and tools in warfare, intelligence and national security (WINS) contexts. Many neuroS/T developments are poised for current or near-future translation to investigational to operational levels, thereby moving from "the research bench to the battlefield".
Such neuroS/T includes various drugs, and neurotechnologies for training and performance optimization of intelligence and combat personnel; and using types of transcranial electrical signal detection in brain-computer interfaces to control aircraft or vessel systems or unmanned vehicles. As well, WINS initiatives also entail the development and engagement of agents (e.g.- drugs, microbes, toxins) and devices as weapons ("neuroweapons") to affect and modify opponents' thoughts, feelings, senses, actions, health, or in some cases, to incur lethal consequences. As the recent events involving novochuk, VX, sarin, and the possible use of a neuroweapon to affect US Embassy personnel illustrate, these developments pose real and present threat.
In this lecture, neuroscientist and neuroethicist Dr. James Giordano of Georgetown University Medical Center, provides description and realistic appraisal of the capabilities and limits of neuroS/T in WINS, methods and scenarios for their use, and technical and ethical issues and steps of their oversight, guidance and governance.
1244 Oak Ridge Ave
McLean, Virginia
Building: Dolley Madison Library
Room Number: Meeting Room 2
Murty Polavarapu
Starts 23 January 2019 01:41 PM
Ends 07 March 2019 05:41 PM
Dr James Giordano of Georgetown University Medical Center
Dr. James Giordano, is Professor in the Departments of Neurology and Biochemistry, and Chief of the Neuroethics Studies Program of the Pellegrino Center for Clinical Bioethics at the Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington DC, and is currently appointed as Donovan Group Senior Fellow in Biowarfare, Biosecurity, and Ethics, US Special Operations Command. As well, Dr. Giordano is also Distinguished Visiting Professor at the Coburg University of Applied Sciences, Coburg, Germany.
He has served as a Research Fellow and Task Leader of the Dual Use Subprogram of the European Union Human Brain Project; as a consultant in brain science and neurotechnology to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD); as Senior Science Advisory Fellow of the Joint Staff of the Pentagon; as an appointed member of the Neuroethics, Legal and Social Issues Advisory Panel of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA); and as an appointed member of the US Department of Health and Human Services Secretary's Advisory Council for Human Research Protection.
Prof. Giordano is the author of over 290 publications, 7 books, and 15 governmental whitepapers on brain science and ethics. He was awarded a PhD in biological psychology from the City University of NY, was NIEHS post-doctoral fellow in neurotoxicology and pathology at the Johns Hopkins University, and completed post-graduate training in ethics and health policy at Loyola University, IL.
In recognition of his ongoing work and achievements, he has been elected to the European Academy of Science and Arts, and the Dana Alliance of Brain Initiatives; and has been named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine (UK); and a Distinguished Lecturer of IEEE SSIT.
The Chapter is seeking nominations for leadership positions for 2019. Please contact Murty Polavarapu (murtyp@ieee.org) if you are interested.
Please visit our website http://sites.ieee.org/nvwb-sit/ for up to date information on our future events and history of our past events.
Address:Georgetown University, , Washington, United States
6:30 PM to 7:00 PM Refreshments and Networking
7:00 PM to 7:05 PM Welcome and Introduction of Speaker
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BkiUgAzxK6EuNCwyx5tX | Hardware Demonstration of a Joint Human/Automated Upset Recovery System, Phase I
For manned aircraft, loss of control in flight and controlled flight into terrain are two main causes for aviation accidents. Recently, the authors have developed systems that autonomously execute recovery strategies to rapidly restore nominal flight without overcommanding the aircraft, exacerbating the upset condition, or endangering nearby structures and vehicles. The opportunity exists to extend the automated recovery system (ARS) by incorporating it in manned aircraft in a way that collaborates with the crew about corrective actions and utilizes crew expertise in real-time to provide the most effective recovery. The proposed research will develop and demonstrate such crew-specific extensions to show the benefits of a collaborative human/automated (H/A) upset recovery system. Metrics will be defined to evaluate mixed H/A team performance both in terms of performance and crew experience, and a variety of levels of autonomy will be implemented including manned recovery, ARS advisory mode, human oversight of ARS autonomy, and fully autonomous mode. A key goal is to demonstrate that a mixed H/A mode will provide significant advantages over what can be achieved by either the pilot or the fully autonomous system alone. Toward this end, human-in-the-loop hardware demonstrations will be used to demonstrate the benefits of joint H/A approaches and to set the stage for Phase II flight demonstrations. More »
Barron Associates, Inc. Lead Organization Industry Charlottesville, Virginia
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TX10 Autonomous Systems
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TX10.2.6 Fault Response | commoncrawl | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
BkiUahPxK7Ehm2ZQySei | Bar Chiqui. Any day of the year, 9am. On the corner of Vilamarí and Sepúlveda, far from yet at the same time very near the hipster ghetto a few streets down. A few senior citizens from the neighbourhood drink wine, while some women eat breakfast pastries and a young businessman eats a tuna and anchovy sandwich. Hours later, all these people will have disappeared, and the tables in this ultra authentic and traditional bar fills with cold tinned delicacies and a heterogeneous clientele united by their unconditional love for the middday vermouth tradition.
Nuria, the owner, server and emcee (along with her husband, Enrique) of this bar that once was a tavern, defines their baby as a neighbourhood joint. And this is probably the best way to really understand the essence of this cosy space without aesthetic pretensions, a bar where (there had to be some catch) no one is named Chiqui because it was already named that when Enrique's parents took it over in 1959.
Bit by bit, explains Enrique, 'when they started opening supermarkets, we turned it back into a bar'. It's an atypical yet traditional bar, a place where they only serve 'conserves' (tinned delicacies), sandwiches, wine from the barrel, and the jewel in Chiqui's crown, the house vermouth. This vermouth is very popular among fans of the drink, whether they've been drinking it for five months or 50 years; and you will see newbies and lifelong aficionados enjoying a glass at the same time on a relaxing Sunday. And their love is for a vermouth that is prepared as it once was – without ice, without a slice of orange and with a spray from the siphon, explains Nuria. Let's see if that catches on next. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUbevxK6wB9mn49aHK | Cet article présente une liste des espèces de pommier. Elle recense toutes les espèces naturelles et hybrides selon leur sources. Ces espèces sont classées par sources, puis par ordre alphabétique accompagnés des noms des auteurs à l'origine des sources.
Liste d'espèces
Selon :
Notes et références
Liens externes
Pommier
Pomme | wikipedia | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
BkiUfrI5qhDCZ21LDQqW | Last week's Health Resource of the Week highlighted the importance of vaccines to kick off National Immunization Awareness Month. This week, we're sharing a quiz from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that will keep you up-to-date with the vaccines you may need.
Vaccine-preventable diseases can have a serious impact on the health of older adults. It's important to know which vaccines you need to stay healthy and ward off diseases. The CDC's quiz provides you with a list of recommended vaccinations that you can discuss with your physician.
The CDC has a list of resources for older adults that provide more information about vaccinations. Stay tuned to our blog for additional resources and for the launch of our vaccines fact sheet in October. | c4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUdXc4eIZjh60lk3-e | namespace chromeos {
// BluetoothAdapterClient is used to communicate with objects representing
// local Bluetooth Adapters.
class CHROMEOS_EXPORT BluetoothAdapterClient : public DBusClient {
public:
struct DiscoveryFilter {
DiscoveryFilter();
~DiscoveryFilter();
scoped_ptr<std::vector<std::string>> uuids;
scoped_ptr<int16_t> rssi;
scoped_ptr<uint16_t> pathloss;
scoped_ptr<std::string> transport;
};
// Structure of properties associated with bluetooth adapters.
struct Properties : public dbus::PropertySet {
// The Bluetooth device address of the adapter. Read-only.
dbus::Property<std::string> address;
// The Bluetooth system name, generally derived from the hostname.
dbus::Property<std::string> name;
// The Bluetooth friendly name of the adapter, unlike remote devices,
// this property can be changed to change the presentation for when
// the adapter is discoverable.
dbus::Property<std::string> alias;
// The Bluetooth class of the adapter device. Read-only.
dbus::Property<uint32> bluetooth_class;
// Whether the adapter radio is powered.
dbus::Property<bool> powered;
// Whether the adapter is discoverable by other Bluetooth devices.
// |discovering_timeout| is used to automatically disable after a time
// period.
dbus::Property<bool> discoverable;
// Whether the adapter accepts incoming pairing requests from other
// Bluetooth devices. |pairable_timeout| is used to automatically disable
// after a time period.
dbus::Property<bool> pairable;
// The timeout in seconds to cease accepting incoming pairing requests
// after |pairable| is set to true. Zero means adapter remains pairable
// forever.
dbus::Property<uint32> pairable_timeout;
// The timeout in seconds to cease the adapter being discoverable by
// other Bluetooth devices after |discoverable| is set to true. Zero
// means adapter remains discoverable forever.
dbus::Property<uint32> discoverable_timeout;
// Indicates that the adapter is discovering other Bluetooth Devices.
// Read-only. Use StartDiscovery() to begin discovery.
dbus::Property<bool> discovering;
// List of 128-bit UUIDs that represent the available local services.
// Read-only.
dbus::Property<std::vector<std::string> > uuids;
// Local Device ID information in Linux kernel modalias format. Read-only.
dbus::Property<std::string> modalias;
Properties(dbus::ObjectProxy* object_proxy,
const std::string& interface_name,
const PropertyChangedCallback& callback);
~Properties() override;
};
// Interface for observing changes from a local bluetooth adapter.
class Observer {
public:
virtual ~Observer() {}
// Called when the adapter with object path |object_path| is added to the
// system.
virtual void AdapterAdded(const dbus::ObjectPath& object_path) {}
// Called when the adapter with object path |object_path| is removed from
// the system.
virtual void AdapterRemoved(const dbus::ObjectPath& object_path) {}
// Called when the adapter with object path |object_path| has a
// change in value of the property named |property_name|.
virtual void AdapterPropertyChanged(const dbus::ObjectPath& object_path,
const std::string& property_name) {}
};
~BluetoothAdapterClient() override;
// Adds and removes observers for events on all local bluetooth
// adapters. Check the |object_path| parameter of observer methods to
// determine which adapter is issuing the event.
virtual void AddObserver(Observer* observer) = 0;
virtual void RemoveObserver(Observer* observer) = 0;
// Returns the list of adapter object paths known to the system.
virtual std::vector<dbus::ObjectPath> GetAdapters() = 0;
// Obtain the properties for the adapter with object path |object_path|,
// any values should be copied if needed.
virtual Properties* GetProperties(const dbus::ObjectPath& object_path) = 0;
// The ErrorCallback is used by adapter methods to indicate failure.
// It receives two arguments: the name of the error in |error_name| and
// an optional message in |error_message|.
typedef base::Callback<void(const std::string& error_name,
const std::string& error_message)> ErrorCallback;
// Starts a device discovery on the adapter with object path |object_path|.
virtual void StartDiscovery(const dbus::ObjectPath& object_path,
const base::Closure& callback,
const ErrorCallback& error_callback) = 0;
// Cancels any previous device discovery on the adapter with object path
// |object_path|.
virtual void StopDiscovery(const dbus::ObjectPath& object_path,
const base::Closure& callback,
const ErrorCallback& error_callback) = 0;
// Removes from the adapter with object path |object_path| the remote
// device with object path |object_path| from the list of known devices
// and discards any pairing information.
virtual void RemoveDevice(const dbus::ObjectPath& object_path,
const dbus::ObjectPath& device_path,
const base::Closure& callback,
const ErrorCallback& error_callback) = 0;
// Sets the device discovery filter on the adapter with object path
// |object_path|. When this method is called with no filter parameter, filter
// is removed.
// SetDiscoveryFilter can be called before StartDiscovery. It is useful when
// client will create first discovery session, to ensure that proper scan
// will be started right after call to StartDiscovery.
virtual void SetDiscoveryFilter(const dbus::ObjectPath& object_path,
const DiscoveryFilter& discovery_filter,
const base::Closure& callback,
const ErrorCallback& error_callback) = 0;
// Creates the instance.
static BluetoothAdapterClient* Create();
// Constants used to indicate exceptional error conditions.
static const char kNoResponseError[];
static const char kUnknownAdapterError[];
protected:
BluetoothAdapterClient();
private:
DISALLOW_COPY_AND_ASSIGN(BluetoothAdapterClient);
};
} // namespace chromeos
#endif // CHROMEOS_DBUS_BLUETOOTH_ADAPTER_CLIENT_H_
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BkiUfiLxK7FjYAb_9OW0 | Chafed skin is the result of skin becoming sore due to continuous rubbing. Read on to know about different remedial measures in order to treat this condition.
Chafing is irritation caused to the outer layer of the skin due to repeated rubbing. This is a common occurrence in men and women. The armpits, thighs, and the groin are the regions that are frequently affected as they are close together. This irritation is caused when the skin rubs against skin or clothes. There are many ways to prevent as well as treat chafing.
Athletes and overweight people, essentially people whose skin extensively comes in contact with skin and/or clothes, are more prone to chafed skin. Excessive sweating, chemicals, dirt, tight clothing, synthetic clothing, wet clothing, all cause the skin to become chafed. Due to the repeated rubbing of the skin, the skin layers wear out due to the friction between the two surfaces. This results in excessive irritation and itching, followed by inflammation. The area becomes red and very painful. It needs to be treated promptly in order to avoid further skin damage and infection. Generally, it takes two to three days for the skin to heal completely. If the problem persists, it's recommended that you visit your doctor for proper treatment. Let us now look into some relief measures.
Apply some petroleum jelly on the area to soothe the inflammation on the skin.
Baby oil and baby powder helps to reduce the irritation on the skin and also helps heal the skin.
An elastic wrap prevents the skin on skin friction. Use these wraps if you tend to have chafed skin between legs. You can also cover the chafed area with bandages or gauze till the chafing reduces.
After your bath, apply some zinc oxide on the area affected. Use olive oil to remove the zinc oxide.
Drink plenty of water to keep the skin hydrated. This will reduce the chances of chafing.
Avoid doing things that cause you to sweat profusely. Sweating makes the skin worse by increasing the inflammation.
Wear cotton clothes so that your skin breathes freely. Avoid wearing synthetic and tight clothes.
Don't wear tight underwear as it is the main reason for chafed skin near the groin area.
If you are overweight, reduce your weight so that your problems reduce significantly. Indulge in water exercises like swimming and water aerobics, as this will not only stop your skin from chafing, but will also reduce your weight.
It is advisable for the athletes to apply some protective substance like skin creams with aloe vera, aloe vera gel, or petroleum jelly before starting their workout.
Natural and herbal over-the-counter medicines are available, however, do not take any of these unless they have been prescribed by a doctor.
However, despite all these efforts, if your condition persists and does not heal, seek medical help immediately, before any more skin damage occurs.
Applying calendula ointment or oil on the chafed area will help provide relief.
Make an ointment by mixing petroleum jelly, aloe vera gel, and vitamin E cream, and use it after your bath, daily.
Massage your body with almond oil to moisturize it to avoid skin chafing.
Applying lavender and tea tree oil are also well-known home remedies.
An inexpensive and quick way to get relief is by applying cornstarch to the affected area. The cornstarch absorbs the moisture and leaves the skin clean and dry.
You can also apply rose oil/water to the area after thoroughly cleaning it with warm water and antibacterial soap.
Increase the amount of vitamin C in your diet so that your immune system gets a boost and helps in repairing the damaged skin rapidly.
Add ground oats into a bathtub full of warm water and take a relaxing bath. This is a good way to relieve the soreness and inflammation.
Wash the area with warm water and apply some lemon balm on it to soothe the irritation.
The above treatments will definitely help you in treating chafed skin. In order to avoid this condition entirely, use mild detergents to wash your clothes, gentle soaps and body washes, and try to wear loose cotton clothes as much as possible. This will minimize the friction and the skin will not be harmed. | c4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
BkiUcZc25V5ha7jY8CgB | Deshi Ghee as it means 'Sudh Ghee' of pure cow product manufactured in the various part of India. It is completely a healthy intake for your day-to-day diet as it is natural and complete dairy product. It is chemical-free with no added preservatives and very much popular in the Northern parts of India.
It is also formerly named as 'clarified Butter'. It consists of good fat if you balanced your diet with healthy food and it won't add any saturated fat on your body. It is required to balance the consumption of desi ghee as it might add more cholesterol to your body if consumed in an improper way. A proper well-maintained diet can add a little bit of desi ghee in your daily routine with no harm.
It helps to improve your healthy growing skin and hair.
It helps to built strong bones and muscles.
It improves your immune system and gives stamina as well.
It is full of nutritious and makes your body strong and healthy.
It has omega 3, omega 9, and has valuable minerals with antioxidants.
It also consists of Vitamin A, D, E, and K.
It reduces the bad cholesterol and increases the good cholesterol in your body.
It helps to build strong metabolism in our body and also maintains our weight management as well.
Gowardhan is one of the leading brands which are popular in the production of milk products of varied categories. The brand came into existence in 1992 with its headquarters in Pune and other two regional and marketing offices in Mumbai and Kolkata. It is a private diary company pledging to provide the best quality 'Sudh & Desi Ghee' right from the cow farms. They offer a wide range of dairy products which includes Gowardhan Ghee, Gowardhan Dahi, Gowardhan Gold Milk, Gowardhan Butter, Gowardhan Tonned Milk, Gowardhan Cheese, Gowardhan Powder Milk, Gowardhan Chas, and Gowardhan Gulab Jamun. It brings the fresh dairy products from the cow farms. It also exports their dairy products to major countries to uniformly build their strong image in other parts of the world as well.
It is rightfully the oldest brand of dairy products with impeccable success and recognition from all parts of India. it is richly made from cow milk which is supremely nutritious and healthy for your balanced diet. Their packaged ghee comes in varied containers of the net weight of 1 litre, 2 litre, 5 litre, 500 ml, 200 ml, and 100 ml according to the convenience of various customers keeping in mind their needs and preferences. Apart from their desi ghee, they have other various products like Anik Spray (Skimmed Powder), Dairy Mix, and Fruitonik Mango Drink.
Another leading brand in the manufacture of dairy products is 'Milkfood' which contributes to outstanding quality with enhanced taste and texture. It comes in a good air tight packaging with its headquarters based in Patiala. As Patiala is based in Punjab and as we all know it is formerly the hub of desiness in every home and villages in Punjab with purely homemade dairy products. It is marked as a very old brand which came into existence back in 1973 and has achieved the immense success of appreciation and sales all these passing years of journey. They have a range of other products as well these included Skimmed Milk Powder, Full Cream Milk Powder, Edible Grade Acid Casein, Demineralised Whey Powders, Dairy Creamer, and Pure Ghee.
Another very productive and leading brand in dairy products is 'Healthaid' with its based camp in Punjab, the origin of desi ghees and dairy products with enormous sales and desi productions. They also offer various production of dairy products like Pure Desi Ghee, Skimmed Milk Powder, Whole Milk Powder, Dairy Whitener, Gulab Jamun, Rasgulla, Shahi Paneer, Malai Kofta, and Sarson Ka Saag. They give the best and high-quality of packaging dairy products ensuring nutritious and healthy body. It is one of the trusted and recommended brand for all Indian family has it resulted in an impeccable performance and higher growth in the Indian market.
It is a well-known company of dairy goods in India believing in the goodness of quality products for every consumer. The company sells 100% certified high-quality of dairy goods and products for the various health benefits of the people. They provide a wide range of dairy products like Paneer, Cow Ghee, Dahi, Masala Chaach, Cream Milk, and flavored Lassi for their range of customers in different parts of India. The company's production started back in 1991 and gradually it comprises of 400 milk routes delivering the quality product in every part of India. They also indulge in overseas marketing and exporting to spread their varied products in other countries as well.
Verka with its headquarters based in Punjab is popular in the production of clarified butter and milk. It again one of the oldest brand in the dairy products with immense success and recognition from all across India. It has a good rich taste with a smooth creamy texture that uplifts the taste buds with its supreme quality. They are well-known dairy products supplier that has a varied range of products like Milk, Ice-Creams, Butter, Flavoured Lassi, Flavoured Milkshakes, and Paneer.
Gopaljee Ananda is a premium and an acclaimed dairy product brand that has enhanced the lives of thousands of people with its super yummilicious dairy products. It again gives a rich source of Vitamins and minerals with antioxidants valuables for the betterment of the healthy growth. It is easily available in various online websites and grocery stores for the customer's convenience. They have other wide range of products like Ghee, Milk, Paneer, Lassi, Yogurt, and varied products in options.
They serve healthy and purest dairy products which can be consumed by everybody without worrying about their health issues or health problems. The production of desi ghee is in itself has made a world recognition of the Nestle Brand. It consists of the purest form of production right from the cow farm that has gradually enhanced the healthy growth of millions of people around the world. It said to be the most trusted and reliable brand with high-quality dairy products.
Britannia as its brand name suggests 'Eat Healthy, Think Better' is a widely acclaimed dairy production of dairy goods in all parts of India with fast and increased sales. It comes in a bit granular form that adds an aromatic flavor to your food and uplifts your taste buds with its unique taste and form. It has a range of products like Butter, Dairy Whitener, Cow Ghee, and much more.
The top leading brand with the top selling dairy products in the Indian market has overshadowed other leading dairy brands in the markets with its impeccable success and production of high-quality of desi products. Amul has emerged like a king of dairy production with its headquarters based in Anand, Gujarat. It has remarkable key ingredients that made its popularity so enormously strong and pure among the customers. As its brand suggests 'The Taste of India' is actually what you get from its pure desi ghee, the real taste of Indian desiness.
To sum up, here we get an overview of the top best desi ghee brands in India which actually has shown the uniqueness of every state with its best dairy production keeping in mind the healthy growth of the people both nationally as well as internationally. | c4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
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Did You Know: Smoke on the Water
Did you know that the legendary rock song "Smoke on the water", written by British hard rock band Deep Purple, is actually a true story?
On 4 December 1971 Deep Purple had set up camp in Montreux, Switzerland, to record an album using a mobile recording studio at the entertainment complex that was part of the Montreux Casino (referred to as "the gambling house" in the song lyric).
On the eve of the recording session a Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention concert was held in the casino's theatre.
In the middle of Don Preston's synthesizer solo on "King Kong", the place suddenly caught fire when somebody in the audience fired a flare gun into the rattan covered ceiling, as mentioned in the "some stupid with a flare gun" line.
The resulting fire destroyed the entire casino complex, along with all the Mothers' equipment.
The "Smoke on the water" that became the title of the song (credited to bass guitarist Roger Glover, who related how the title occurred to him when he suddenly woke from a dream a few days later) referred to the smoke from the fire spreading over Lake Geneva from the burning casino as the members of Deep Purple watched the fire from their hotel across the lake.
In 2004, the song was ranked number 426 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest songs of all time, and in March 2005, Qmagazine placed "Smoke on the Water" at number 12 in its list of the 100 greatest guitar tracks.
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BkiUdMg5qsBC5S8FoN0S | Baby Names › The latest trend in baby names is inspired by history
The latest trend in baby names is inspired by history
Are you a lover of the royal family? Can't get enough of the TV series The Crown? Well, you're in luck, you can now make history with your future baby.
This most popular baby names of today list from the Office for National Statistics has shown a strong similarity to baby names common in the 1900s.
These names are literally fit for a princess or a prince, think George, Margaret and Ernest. The moniker you give your baby will last a lifetime, so why not make it one of a leader!
Scroll down to add these baby names that were popular at the beginning of the 20th century to your list.
The unexpected baby names that are back on trend
When looking at this list it seems like parents are going back in time rather than forward, and why not?
The past brings with it history, significance and power. If it's good enough for Harry and Megan's future baby, it's good enough for us!
Top 20 girls' names in 1904
Mary (Currently #250)
Florence (Currently #19)
Doris (Currently #2,547)
Edith (Currently #96)
Dorothy (Currently #274)
Annie (Currently #108)
Margaret (Currently #423)
Alice (Currently #17)
Elizabeth (Currently #85)
Elsie (Currently #31)
Gladys (Currently #4,763)
Winifred (Currently #790)
Ethel (Currently #1,834)
Hilda (Currently #3,609)
Lilian (Currently #630)
Ivy (Currently #33)
Violet (Currently #85)
Kathleen (Currently #938)
Ellen (Currently #475)
Lily (Currently #7)
Top 20 boys' names in 1904
George (Currently #3)
Thomas (Currently #9)
Arthur (Currently #30)
James (Currently #12)
Charles (Currently #72)
Frederick (Currently #76)
Albert (Currently #64)
Ernest (Currently #320)
Alfred (Currently #111)
Edward (Currently #23)
Joseph (Currently #22)
Harold (Currently #1,123)
Robert (Currently #109)
Frank (Currently #175)
Henry (Currently #15)
Harry (Currently #2)
Walter (Currently #341)
Reginald (Currently #296)
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BkiUfxQ5qhLB0iFHB52G | E3 Success Story - Making an Investment in the Company: C.U.E.
C.U.E. in Mount Hope, West Virginia, is a 30,000 square foot facility with 13 employees producing molded polyurethane and cast urethane parts for the mining, packaging, and transportation industries. West Virginia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WVMEP) conducted an E3 project at C.U.E. in July 2010.
WVMEP's energy assessment part of E3 examined electricity management, lighting systems, compressed air, HVAC, production equipment, and ovens. Implementation of recommendations would result in an estimated 20% electricity and natural gas cost savings.
An aspect and impact matrix was used by WVMEP to determine the potential for environmental improvements. C.U.E already recycles extensively and manages waste streams well so little scope for improvement was found.
An array of opportunities were found by WVMEP to implement lean production principles in areas such as mistake proofing, kanban systems, rapid exchange of dies, 5S, and value stream mapping. C.U.E. asked WVMEP to provide a value stream map, which identified opportunities to streamline the production process. The space freed by modifying plant layout has allowed C.U.E. to bring temperature-sensitive inventory inside the main plant, eliminating the need to heat an additional storage facility resulting in $20,000 in annual savings.
C.U.E. has also begun the process of training all production workers in lean principles, working with WVMEP to receive the training in June 2011. Additional lean implementation projects are currently being scheduled.
Our experience with WVMEP on E3 proved to be a valuable investment. Improvements in our production systems will enable us to lower costs, maintain our quality standards, and improve functionality on the shop floor. We would highly recommend WVMEP to any company. | c4 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
BkiUbE85jDKDyE8-Kl6Z | """
This module requires that the tcclink library and the associated python bindings are installed.
You can get it from your TrustCommerce account d/l links or from -
http://www.trustcommerce.com/tclink.html
"""
from django.utils.translation import ugettext_lazy as _
from satchmo.payment.utils import record_payment
import tclink
class PaymentProcessor(object):
# TrustCommerce payment processing module
# You must have an account (or a test/trial account) in order to use this module
# note that although this can be done using a url post like AuthorizeNet,
# the tclink method shown here is extremely simple, and more secure, and uses
# backp servers guaranteeing uptime versus the singe-server https method -
# see TC for details.
def __init__(self, settings):
self.demo = 'y'
self.AVS = 'n'
self.settings = settings
self.custid = settings.LOGIN.value
self.password = settings.PASSWORD.value
if settings.LIVE.value:
self.demo = 'n'
if settings.AVS.value:
self.AVS = 'y'
self.auth = settings.AUTH_TYPE.value
self.tclink_version = tclink.getVersion()
def prepareData(self, data):
self.order = data
# See tclink developer's guide for additional fields and info
# convert amount to cents, no decimal point
amount = unicode((data.balance * 100).to_integral())
# convert exp date to mmyy from mm/yy or mm/yyyy
cc = data.credit_card
exp = u"%.2d%.2d" % (int(cc.expire_month), (int(cc.expire_year) % 100))
self.transactionData = {
# account data
'custid' : self.custid,
'password' : self.password,
'demo' : self.demo,
# Customer data
'name' : data.contact.first_name + u' ' + data.contact.last_name,
'address1' : data.full_bill_street,
'city' : data.bill_city,
'state' : data.bill_state,
'zip' :data.bill_postal_code,
'country' : data.bill_country,
'phone' : data.contact.primary_phone.phone,
# other possibiliities include email, ip, offlineauthcode, etc
# transaction data
'media' : 'cc',
'action' : self.auth, # or 'sale', 'credit', etc - see tclink dev guide
'amount' : amount, # in cents
'cc' : data.credit_card.decryptedCC, # use '4111111111111111' for test
'exp' : exp, # 4 digits eg 0108
'cvv' : data.credit_card.ccv,
'avs' : self.AVS, # address verification - see tclink dev guide
'ticket' : u'Order: %s ' % data.credit_card.orderpayment_id,
'operator' : 'Satchmo'
}
for key, value in self.transactionData.items():
if isinstance(value, unicode):
self.transactionData[key] = value.encode('utf7',"ignore")
def process(self):
# process the transaction through tclink
result = tclink.send(self.transactionData)
status = result ['status']
if status == 'approved':
record_payment(self.order, self.settings, amount=self.order.balance)
return (True, status, result)
if status == 'decline':
msg = _(u'Transaction was declined. Reason: %s' % result['declinetype'])
return (False, status, msg)
if status == 'baddata':
msg = _(u'Improperly formatted data. Offending fields: %s' % result['offenders'])
return (False, status, msg)
else:
msg = _(u'An error occurred: %s' % result['errortype'])
return (False, status, msg)
if __name__ == "__main__":
#####
# This is for testing - enabling you to run from the command line & make sure everything is ok
#####
import os
from satchmo.configuration import config_get_group
from decimal import Decimal
from django.utils.encoding import smart_str
# Set up some dummy classes to mimic classes being passed through Satchmo
class testContact(object):
pass
class testCC(object):
pass
class phone(object):
pass
class testOrder(object):
def __init__(self):
self.contact = testContact()
self.credit_card = testCC()
self.contact.primary_phone = phone()
def order_sucess(self):
pass
if not os.environ.has_key("DJANGO_SETTINGS_MODULE"):
os.environ["DJANGO_SETTINGS_MODULE"]="satchmo.settings"
sampleOrder = testOrder()
sampleOrder.contact.first_name = 'Chris'
sampleOrder.contact.last_name = 'Smith'
sampleOrder.contact.primary_phone.phone = '801-555-9242'
sampleOrder.full_bill_street = '123 Main Street'
sampleOrder.bill_postal_code = '12345'
sampleOrder.bill_state = 'TN'
sampleOrder.bill_city = 'Some City'
sampleOrder.bill_country = 'US'
sampleOrder.balance = Decimal("27.00")
sampleOrder.total = Decimal("27.00")
sampleOrder.credit_card.decryptedCC = '4111111111111111'
sampleOrder.credit_card.expire_month = "10"
sampleOrder.credit_card.expire_year = "2010"
sampleOrder.credit_card.ccv = "123"
sampleOrder.credit_card.order = "987654"
sampleOrder.credit_card.orderpayment_id = "123"
trustcommerce_settings = config_get_group('PAYMENT_TRUSTCOMMERCE')
processor = PaymentProcessor (trustcommerce_settings)
processor.prepareData(sampleOrder)
results, reason_code, msg = processor.process()
print results, "::", smart_str(msg)
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BkiUch85qoYDgaG4Qczm | Hello, I am Dr. Craig Schlie. I am a Board Certified Dental Implantologist. In my Redding California office I offer a broad range of oral surgical and restorative procedures related to general dentistry and dental implants.
These procedures involve placing various different types of dental implants, cosmetic periodontal (gum) surgery, grafting of the gums, alveolar bone, and sinuses. In addition, I restore the dental implants with crowns, bridges, and other prosthetic devices.
I am licensed by the states of California and Nebraska as a Dentist, registered by the state of California as a Continuing Education Provider; I am a Board Certified Dental Implantologist, credentialed and certified by the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry.
I am dedicated to the pursuit of dental implant excellence. I began placing and restoring dental implants in Pasadena, CA, in 1988. With three colleagues, Robert Redinger, CDT, Fred Flinn, DDS, OMS, and Fred Stevens, DDS, OMS, I founded the Pasadena Society of Implant Dentistry in 1990 and served as its Treasurer and President; and provided education to doctors and other interested parties in dental implantology. I have served Shasta County since 1995.
I have belonged to and also quit several organizations such as ADA, CDA, NCDS, and others. I maintain membership with several organizations that are closely allied with education and patient care and less concerned with politics.
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BkiUfCnxK7DgtAWe1jqm | NextMistakes Were Made: My PC
An Xbox Series X Wishlist
Shelby "Falcon509" Steiner on January 26, 2020
With every generation of console comes more and more new features that often wow gamers, or sometimes they don't.
Take for instance, the PS2 and original Xbox, which both came with DVD players built in. The original PlayStation, which released during the age when arcade cabinets were far more powerful than the home console, brought that quality of experience to gamers without needing to shovel quarters into the machine. I mean, you still could if you wanted to, but it wasn't necessary at least. The PS3 and Xbox 360 standardized wireless controllers and HDDs so you can avoid memory cards. The original Xbox introduced console players to online play through Xbox Live (notice I didn't say all gamers, since PC players have been enjoying online play as a standard since the dawn of time). The Nintendo 64 introduced us to the Rumble Pack, which was later adopted by Sony and Microsoft as a controller feature.
Of course, not all innovations were that great. When the Xbox One was first announced, Microsoft unveiled that they were going to require players to maintain a constant connection to the servers to play their games, leading to an uproar among gamers. Interestingly enough as a side note, that persistent online connection became a requirement in many games despite initial complaints; now it's uncommon for the average person to be upset by a game requiring a connection to play, or to access the full features of a game.
I've literally never seen this accessory before…
While the Xbox One stands as a case study of what not to do with a game console, it doesn't stand alone. The N64 had one of the most bafflingly designed controllers known to man, with the Dreamcast following suit by taking an excellent design and reserving a large portion of the controller for a seldom-used screen. The Sony designed the Dualshock 4 controller to have a giant flashlight and touchpad for… reasons.
That's a lot of controller complaints… It's safe to say that the GameCube had one of the best controllers known to man though.
They also chose to not include a 4K Blu-Ray player in their premium version of the PS4 Pro, and while most users these days still don't own a 4K display or have any 4K movies, it's a remarkable omission considering even the Xbox One S has one.
I have to stop myself before I get too carried away, or I'll continue ranting for another 4,000 words, you'll get bored (if you haven't already), and I'll get too far off track. The point of this post is for me to outline my wishlist for Xbox Series X features that I'd like to see come to fruition. So enough dragging my feet. Let's start!
Yeah, there are eight ideas. I'm too lazy to come up with ten. Make your own list if you want more.
8. Batteries
Just include these with the console…
Personally, I've never had much of a problem with the Xbox 360 or Xbox One controller batteries. It's inconvenient to need to have a pack of AAs lying around, or needing to buy an additional accessory just to be able to avoid paying exorbitant prices to just use my damn controller.
The fact that rechargeable batteries, "Charge & Play" kits, or controller charging docks are basically a necessity at this point is irritating to say the least. I do love the efficiency of Xbox controllers, because they last roughly 40 hours for me (leagues better than the horrifically over-designed DS4), but needing to spend the extra ~$25 for a battery solution is absurd in this day and age.
Microsoft, take a page from your development of the Elite v2 controller of yours and just include an internal battery finally, or at least throw in a Charge & Play kit.
7. Capture Management
The PlayStation and Nintendo got this one right, and frankly I'm very surprised that Microsoft botched this one. Of the myriad of capture options available to Xbox One users, it's basically impossible to transfer screenshots and videos from the internal hard drive of the console to external storage. Your only options right now are to either have a USB device set up as a media storage device ahead of time, download the files directly from Xbox Live on a PC or smartphone, or manually upload them to cloud storage or social media.
These options work relatively well, but heaven help you if you just want to move files to a USB device retroactively. It probably wouldn't be nearly as bad if it weren't possible on both the PS4 and Switch, where you can transfer files to a USB or SD card respectively.
Microsoft, this is such an easy feature to include. Make it happen.
6. Default Options
I don't understand what happened between the release of the 360 and the Xbox One, but I distinctly remember being able to set the option to have default control options set for games so you didn't need to make changes for every single game. Things like choosing your Y-axis invert preference, whether or not subtitles are on, what sensitivity you prefer, and others.
I get that there's probably some integration hurdles to deal with, and it's probably not that big of a deal to make changes in a new game, but I remember not being required to edit my control settings in-game. Y-axis inverted, subtitles off, high sensitivity.
Microsoft, save me that time. All ten seconds of it per game.
5. Graphics Settings
This already exists for 360 games. Source: The Windows Club
This is one of those things that's relatively new to consoles, given that now we have multiple SKUs of consoles this generation, with the standard and premium options. Both Sony and Microsoft have made it possible for gamers to make choices about what they prefer from the Xbox One X and PS4 Pro, performance-wise. Do you want higher framerates or 4K? HDR on or off?
Similar to the last request, I would love to be able to set default options, but not just for controls. I want to be able to make default graphics settings. I want the option to lock FPS or set a cap, prioritize FPS over resolution, and possible to enable V-sync in games (though these options are definitely limited by developers I'm sure).
Microsoft, I know you don't have a lot of control over whether or not this becomes a feature, but you'd be my favorite if it happened. Unless you had nothing to do with it.
4. GUI
The Xbox One already gives gamers the option to set up app/game groups that can show up on the Home page of the UI, but being able to customize even more of the UI would be fantastic. For example, I don't care about the Mixer or Community pages (I'm antisocial). So if I could prioritize the Home, GamePass, and Store pages while hiding the things I don't care about, that would be awesome.
Microsoft, the PS4 kinda has this feature, so there's no reason you can't do it either.
3. Games With Gold
I get that this was started to compete with PlayStation Plus, but I barely take advantage of the games given away as part of Games With Gold anymore now that GamePass exists. What'd be really cool is if Microsoft kept GamePass but got rid of Games With Gold, and used the savings from paying for those games to be a part of GWG in favor of making Xbox Live Gold free.
Microsoft, I know it isn't going to happen, but one can dream.
2. Ads
Source: Windows Central
Ditch the ads on the UI so people stop complaining about it.
1. First Party Games
It's awesome that Microsoft has been investing in new studios to develop first-party games, but like most others, I'm a little concerned that there won't be much aside from the usual stable of Halo, Gears of War, and Forza games to look forward to. The Xbox brand has so many unused IPs that could be brought back from the dead, like Crimson Skies, Perfect Dark, Lost Odyssey, and Brute Force. There are also a number of games that were Xbox exclusives, like Jade Empire, Advent Rising, Mech Assault, and Blood Wake that Microsoft could potentially resurrect.
I'm relatively optimistic that Microsoft has plans in place for new IPs as well, and the multiple developers brought into the fold have some awesome ideas ready for next-gen, but there's no need to leave unique IPs like the ones above to wallow in obscurity.
Microsoft, let's see some new and exciting games, but don't assume that you can't reach back across the generations for ideas.
That's about all I have, but that doesn't mean this is an exhaustive list. I'm not content with the idea that the Xbox Series X will only be a more powerful Xbox One platform. Microsoft has the capability and know-how to make tremendous improvements besides the predictable increases in processing power.
What are some things you think Microsoft could do with the Xbox Series X?
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The Night Owl January 27, 2020 at 19:48
The old controller options on the 360 were such a great idea. It only had a couple of choices (so I suppose it didn't catch on) but I liked that you could choose what you expected for shooters and racing games. You could even select if you wanted auto or manual transmission in racers. I guess developers avoided it because it probably forced them to stick to a particular controller arrangement too for consistency.
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The latest stereotactic body radiotherapy treatments (SBRT) for prostate and advanced lung cancer are being delivered significantly faster than before thanks to the latest radiotherapy instrumentation. For lung SBRT, treatment delivery times are down to less than two minutes on average, which is good news for patients.
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Designed in close collaboration with clinicians, the new instrumentation called Versa HD provides advanced radiotherapy techniques that enable high precision treatment in managing a range of cancers in the head and neck, lung, breast and prostate. It has the ability to continually reshape the radiation beam to the fine contours of the tumour so a higher dose of radiation can be delivered.
Cancer Centre London (part of Aspen Healthcare) will be the first oncology provider in London to use Versa HD, which will come into service at the centre later in the year. Aspen Healthcare CEO, Des Shiels, says: "Cancer Centre London (part of Aspen Healthcare) is delighted to announce a major investment in its radiotherapy service provision as part of its commitment to delivering the highest standards of care to its patients. Cancer Centre London will be the first oncology provider in London to have Elekta's Versa HD linear accelerator."
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BkiUbP44eILhQLGUTNGC | Q: Firebase Auth Anonymous Login When using Firebase Auth Anonymous Account it occasionally creates a new UserID in the system and sometimes it uses the same UserID. I really want this to create the same UserID every time so the anonymous user can still maintain the same progress/data in the app. This is actually the reason I started using Firebase for this feature. How can I always maintain an anonymous account to keep the same UserID even after relaunching the app, etc.?
I want the user to always get the same ID every time they play as a guest. There are apps that I have seen that even persist after uninstalling/reinstalling. What are the situations in which the user will get a new ID?
Edit: After implementing firebase Auth as suggested it will maintain the Anonymous UserID unless I completely uninstall the app and reinstall it. Then the Anonymous UserID is no longer detected which means the user will no longer have their Guest game data. Also, suppose the user is signed in as a guest and chooses to log out (ie. auth.Signout()) then they will also not be able to access their original Guest game data again. Am I still missing something here or does Firebase Auth not achieve my original intentions?
A: So, in my case I wanted to show a login screen with signup but also the option to Skip login. If the user skips the login multiple times, I was doing signInAnonymous which I though it was reusing the user, but no.
So I solved it like this:
componentDidMount() {
this.unsubscriber = firebase.auth().onAuthStateChanged((user) => {
this.setState({ user: user, loadingUser: false}, () => {
if (this.state.user != null && this.state.user.isAnonymous == false)
this.startApp();
});
});
}
skip = () => {
this.setState({loading: true}, () => {
if (this.state.user != null && this.state.user.isAnonymous == true)
this.startApp();
else {
firebase.auth().signInAnonymouslyAndRetrieveData().then((result) => {
this.setState({user: result.user}, () => {
this.startApp()
})
})
.catch(err => {
this.setState({loading: false});
alert(err)
});
}
});
}
Code is React Native but it should help you see the logic. I wait for the auth state and store the user temporarly. If it is not anonymous I start the home screen. If it is anonymous I give the user the option to register. If it still wants to skip, then I just start the app so I can re use the ID.
A: You can use the Custom Auth System.
Since the "Play as Guest" will only be specified for a special device. You can use Device ID as the CustomToken and then call Firebase Authentication Method:
auth.SignInWithCustomTokenAsync(custom_token).ContinueWith{.......
You can provide "custom_token" as the Device ID.
You can get Device ID by:
string deviceID = SystemInfo.deviceUniqueIdentifier;
Hope this helps...
A: When you call SignOut, your guest will signout forever. If you want to keep your guest, don't call SignOut method.
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BkiUeEw5qYVBjZJQzseJ | Use a Docker image of the application supported by you or someone else on Docker Hub : If the Docker image is on Docker Hub but not supported by BOINC@TACC, click the radio button for Docker Hub. Type in the name of the desired Docker image as it appears on Docker Hub (not the URL). Then select the "Check if it exists on Docker hub" button and the BOINC@TACC system will check if the Docker image exists or not.
If your code is not containerized yet, you can upload the code and the steps to compile it through the job submission page. A Docker image will be created automatically for you.
Select whether the input files will be uploaded as a compressed TAR file (*.tgz) or as a ZIP file (*.zip). Then browse to the desired *.tgz or *.zip file on your computer using the "Browse" button. Then select the file, and click the "Submit the Job" button.
Congrats, your job is submitted!
Note : If your job was submitted successfully, and it ran on the client but there was a run-time error caused due to wrong parameters or wrong commands, you may still get an email with job completed with "success" but there will be no results.
By default, the radio-button for "List of docker images maintained by BOINC@TACC" will be selected. Keep this as-is, and click on the drop-down list to select "OpenSees"
You would need to respond to the questions prompted by script, and if your job meets the constraints for running through BOINC@TACC, it will be submitted to the BOINC server, else, a SLURM job script will be generated for you so that you can run the job on Stampede2/Lonestar5. | c4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUf085qhLB2E5MO4Tx | Facebook Merges Messenger with Instagram DMs
It is true that Facebook merges messenger with Instagram DMs. Due to this integration with Facebook messenger, Instagram has just gotten a huge facelift. According to a new announcement on Instagram, they are still working in the process of rolling out an update to the DMs of Instagram thereby introducing a new messenger experience.
This integration also gives Instagram DM more features which include custom emoji reactions, the vanish mode, and many more.
In this article, we would cover everything we think you should know about this whole new integration.
The plans for Facebook to integrate messaging across messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram were first announced in 2019.
During the recent test of this feature, Facebook has now decided to bring this feature to everyone who uses Instagram messenger in the next few months.
The main feature of this brings is a new messaging tool that allows cross-platform messaging. Immediately users get access to this feature, they would be able you communicate with people who don't have an Instagram account (but has Facebook) from the Instagram app.
This feature is also vice versa. This means you can message Instagram users from the Facebook platform without having to switch apps too.
You also have the option to choose where to receive your messages and calls. It can be in your chat inbox, in your message requests, or never.
What to Expect From the Feature
Immediately you get the new feature, you would notice that the old DM icon at the top right corner of the messenger would be replaced with the messenger icon.
You would also get a lot of new features. One of my favorite features is the Vanish mode. With this mode, you can set messages to disappear whenever they're seen.
Other features include the watch together feature that allows you to watch Facebook watch, reels, movies, TV shows, IGTV videos, and more with friends and family during video calls.
This new integration clearly has a lot of new tools and features to offer. The question you should be asking here is "Is it worth the change?".
What Does This Update Mean for You?
One of the issues that may arrive from this update is the people's accounts may be too connected hence, breaking some privacy that each of the individual platforms has.
Here is a scenario. Most people want their identity on Facebook to be kept hidden, others want their identity on Instagram to be hidden.
Merging these two platforms would simply allow users to find out more information about a person from either Facebook or Instagram.
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BkiUa7c5qdmB62S3WcmY | Beach Camping: Camping on the beach is wonderful and low cost hen party idea. There is nothing better than relaxing in camps around the sea. One can make it more interesting and relaxing by making arrangements for spa sessions. As far as meals are concerned one can order food from outside and enjoy eating it together at the beach side with light and romantic music.
Get Crafty: Craft is a very nice hen party idea. There are all sorts of crafty classes one can arrange for hen nights. One can make jewelry, fascinators for the wedding and even garters. It is a great way to bond with the other hens, and at the end of it the special day should be perfect.
Baking and Cooking: Baking or cooking is also a great hen party idea. A baking class might be a better option. There are so many to choose from such as a cup cake making classes, bread making classes and sushi making classes. The best thing about the cooking class is that one can all sit down at the end of the day one can come up with new ideas on cooking.
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BkiUdR85qg5A59MXG3l1 | (CNN) President Donald Trump mocked California Rep. Maxine Waters during a freewheeling speech Saturday night, saying she had a "very low IQ."
He also called out the longtime congresswoman for her calls to impeach him.
"Did you ever see her? Did you ever see her? 'We will impeach him. We will impeach the president,'" Trump said before telling the crowd he hadn't done anything wrong.
"'It doesn't matter, we will impeach him.' She's a low IQ individual," Trump said. "You can't help it."
Waters' office did not immediately return CNN's request for comment.
It's not the first time the President has attacked out Waters' intelligence. Earlier this month at the annual Gridiron Club dinner, he said she should take an IQ test. Waters called Trump's comment at the dinner a racist one in an appearance on MSNBC's "AM Joy" with Joy Ann Reid.
"I certainly expected him to come out with some racist remarks about me," she said. "So he did exactly what I expected him to do. And, by the way, I'm told he wasn't funny at all."
During an October 2017 interview with CNN, she said she wants to impeach Trump because his actions and rhetoric are harmful for the US.
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.append('<h3>Temperature</h3>')
.append('<h4 class="numeric">' + twoDP(weather.today.averageTemperature) + ' ' + units[weather.today.units]["temp"] + '</h4>')
.append('<h5 class="numeric">Low: ' + twoDP(weather.today.temperatureMin) + ' ' + units[weather.today.units]["temp"] + ' High: ' + twoDP(weather.today.temperatureMax) + ' ' + units[weather.today.units]["temp"] + '</h5>')
.append('<p>' + tempDiff.text + " yesterday (" + addSign(twoDP(tempDiff.diff)) + " " + units[weather.today.units]["temp"] + ")</p>");
var todayTitleRow = $('<div class="row today title">').append($('<div class="col-md-12"><h2><a href="today.html" alt="Today\'s Weather" title="Today\'s Weather">Today</a></h2></div>'))
.append('<canvas id="icon-today" width="' + iconSize + '" height="' + iconSize + '"></canvas>');
var todaySummaryRow = $('<div class="row today summary">').append($('<div class="col-md-12">').append($('<p>' + weather.today.summary + '</p>')));
var todayResultRow = $('<div class="row today result">').append(wind).append(temp);
if(Math.round(tempDiff.diff) > 0){
today.addClass('hotter');
} else if(Math.round(tempDiff.diff) < 0) {
today.addClass('colder');
}
// TOMORROW
// wind and temp diffs
windDiff = compareWind(weather.tomorrow.averageWindSpeed, weather.today.averageWindSpeed);
tempDiff = compareTemperature(weather.tomorrow.averageTemperature, weather.today.averageTemperature,weather.tomorrow.units);
// create wind display
var wind = $('<div class="wind col-sm-6">')
.append('<h3>Wind</h3>')
.append('<h4 class="numeric">' + twoDP(weather.tomorrow.averageWindSpeed) + ' ' + units[weather.tomorrow.units]["wind"] + '</h4>')
.append('<h5 class="numeric">' + twoDP(weather.tomorrow.precipProbability*100) + '% chance of rain</h5>')
.append('<p>' + windDiff.text + " today (" + addSign(twoDP(windDiff.diff)) + " " + units[weather.tomorrow.units]["wind"] + ")</p>");
// create temp display
var temp = $('<div class="temp col-sm-6">')
.append('<h3>Temperature</h3>')
.append('<h4 class="numeric">' + twoDP(weather.tomorrow.averageTemperature) + ' ' + units[weather.tomorrow.units]["temp"] + '</h4>')
.append('<h5 class="numeric">Low: ' + twoDP(weather.tomorrow.temperatureMin) + ' ' + units[weather.tomorrow.units]["temp"] + ' High: ' + twoDP(weather.tomorrow.temperatureMax) + ' ' + units[weather.tomorrow.units]["temp"] + '</h5>')
.append("<p>" + tempDiff.text + " today (" + addSign(twoDP(tempDiff.diff)) + " " + units[weather.tomorrow.units]["temp"] + ")</p>");
var tomorrowTitleRow = $('<div class="row tomorrow title">').append($('<div class="col-md-12"><h2><a href="tomorrow.html" alt="Tomorrows Weather" title="Tomorrow\'s Weather">Tomorrow</a></h2></div>'))
.append('<canvas id="icon-tomorrow" width="' + iconSize + '" height="' + iconSize + '"></canvas>');
var tomorrowSummaryRow = $('<div class="row tomorrow summary">').append($('<div class="col-md-12">').append($('<p>' + weather.tomorrow.summary + '</p>')));
var tomorrowResultRow = $('<div class="row tomorrow result">').append(wind).append(temp);
today.append(todayTitleRow).append(todaySummaryRow).append(todayResultRow);
tomorrow.append(tomorrowTitleRow).append(tomorrowSummaryRow).append(tomorrowResultRow);
$('#subheading').text("Relative Weather for " + userLocation.city);
$('#weatherDisplay').append(today).append(tomorrow);
if(Math.round(tempDiff.diff) > 0){
tomorrow.addClass('hotter');
} else if(Math.round(tempDiff.diff) < 0) {
tomorrow.addClass('colder');
}
// Creates the skycons
var skycons = new Skycons({"color": "white"});
skycons.add("icon-today",Skycons[weather.today.icon.toUpperCase().replace(/-/gi,'_')]);
skycons.add("icon-tomorrow",Skycons[weather.tomorrow.icon.toUpperCase().replace(/-/gi,'_')]);
skycons.play();
// Creates the map
var userLatlng = new google.maps.LatLng(userLocation.latitude, userLocation.longitude);
var mapOptions = {
center: userLatlng,
zoom: 11
};
var mapHeight = $(window).height() > 600 ? 300 : 200;
$('#map-canvas').css('min-height', mapHeight);
$('#map-canvas').html('');
var map = new google.maps.Map(document.getElementById("map-canvas"),mapOptions);
var marker = new google.maps.Marker({
position: userLatlng,
map: map
});
MakeVibe();
}
/**
* Rounds num to two decimal places
*/
function twoDP(num){
return ((Math.round(num*100))/100);
}
/**
* Adds a + to positive numbers and a plusminus to 0
*/
function addSign(num){
addition = "";
if(num > 0) addition = "+";
else if(num == 0) addition = "±";
return addition + num;
}
/**
* highlights the input
*/
var timer;
var timer2;
function highlight(input) {
clearTimeout(timer);
if(input.hasClass('highlight')){
input.removeClass('highlight');
clearTimeout(timer2);
timer2 = setTimeout(function(){
input.addClass('highlight');
timer = setTimeout(function(){
input.removeClass('highlight');
},3000);
},50);
} else {
input.addClass('highlight');
timer = setTimeout(function(){
input.removeClass('highlight');
},3000);
}
}
/* Fixed point scrolling for small devices */
/*
var scrollingOn = false;
var offsets = {};
$( window ).scroll($.debounce(function(data) {
// Currently disabled...
if(1==2 && $( document ).width() < 768){
// different scrollable points
offsets.todaytitle = $('.row.today.title').offset();
offsets.todaywind = $('.row.today.result .wind').offset();
offsets.todaytemp = $('.row.today.result .temp').offset();
offsets.tomorrowtitle = $('.row.tomorrow.title').offset();
offsets.tomorrowwind = $('.row.tomorrow.result .wind').offset();
offsets.tomorrowtemp = $('.row.tomorrow.result .temp').offset();
offsets.form = $('#postcodeForm').offset();
offsets.nav = $('#nav-bottom').offset();
offsets.desct = $('#desct').offset();
offsets.desc1 = $('#desc1').offset();
offsets.desc2 = $('#desc2').offset();
offsets.desc3 = $('#desc3').offset();
offsets.desc4 = $('#desc4').offset();
offsets.top = {top: 0};
var current = $(window).scrollTop();
var closest = "";
var curDiff = 99999;
$.each(offsets, function( key, value ) {
var diff = Math.abs(offsets[key].top - current);
if(diff < curDiff){
curDiff = diff;
closest = key;
}
});
animatedScroll(offsets[closest].top);
}
},350));
/**
* Animated scrolling to a certain offset in px
*
function animatedScroll(offset){
$("body").animate({ scrollTop: offset },200, function() {
scrollingOn = false;
});
}*/
/**
* Adds toWeatherString method for date. This
* outputs the format needed for the forecast.io
* API service.
*/
( function() {
function pad(number) {
if ( number < 10 ) {
return '0' + number;
}
return number;
}
Date.prototype.toWeatherString = function() {
return this.getUTCFullYear() +
'-' + pad( this.getUTCMonth() + 1 ) +
'-' + pad( this.getUTCDate() ) +
'T' + pad( this.getUTCHours() ) +
':' + pad( this.getUTCMinutes() ) +
':' + pad( this.getUTCSeconds() ) +
'Z';
};
}() ); | github | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
BkiUb2jxK6wB9lIs7rhy | Greg Hochmuth is an artist and engineer based in New York City. He studied computer science and design at Stanford University, and then worked as a product manager, engineer, and data analyst at Google, Instagram, and Facebook. In 2015, Greg started collaborating with Jonathan Harris based on their shared interest in data poetics; Network Effect, an exploration of the psychological effects of internet use on humanity, is the first project they have released together. | c4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUftU241xiP6pGxpdD | Archives 22 April 2016
2016 > April > 22
Why movie trailers now begin with five-second ads for themselves
Tag: advertising, cumulative effects, distraction, distraction addiction, screen culture, spectacle
Emphasis added.
"Jason Bourne takes off his jacket, punches a man unconscious, looks forlornly off camera, and then a title card appears. The ad — five seconds of action — is a teaser for the full Jason Bourne trailer (video), which immediately follows the teaser. In fact, the micro-teaser and trailer are actually part of the same video, the former being an intro for the latter. The trend is the latest example of metahype, a marketing technique in which brands promote their advertisements as if they're cultural events unto themselves."
"Last year, the studio advertised the teaser for Ant-Man with a ten-second cut of the footage reduced to an imperceptive scale. […] But where previous metahype promoted key dates in a marketing campaign—like official trailer releases and fan celebrations—the burgeoning trend of teasers within trailers exist purely to retain the viewer's attention in that exact moment. The teaser within the trailer speaks to a moment in which we have so many distractions and choices that marketers must sell us on giving a trailer three minutes of our time. This practice isn't limited to movie trailers, though. Next time you're on Facebook, pay attention to how the popular videos in your newsfeed are edited. Is the most interesting image the first thing you see? And does that trick get you to stop scrolling and watch?"
UK Spook Agencies Have Been Spying on Millions of People 'Of No Security Interest' Since 1990s
Tag: GCHQ, spying, surveillance, surveillance society, surveillance state
UK's intelligence agencies such as MI5, MI6, and GCHQ have been collecting personal information from citizens who are "unlikely to be of intelligence or security interest" since the 1990s, previously confidential documents reveal. The documents were published as a result of a lawsuit filed by Privacy International, and according to the files, GCHQ and others have been collecting bulk personal data sets since 1998.
Emphasis added:
"These records can be "anything from your private medical records, your correspondence with your doctor or lawyer, even what petitions you have signed, your financial data, and commercial activities," Privacy International legal officer Millie Graham Wood said in a statement. "The information revealed by this disclosure shows the staggering extent to which the intelligence agencies hoover up our data."
Nor, it seems, are BPDs only being used to investigate terrorism and serious crime; they can and are used to protect Britain's "economic well-being"—including preventing pirate copies of Harry Potter books from leaking before their release date.
BPDs are so powerful, in fact, that the normally toothless UK parliament watchdog that oversees intelligence gathering, the Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC), recommended in February that "Class Bulk Personal Dataset warrants are removed from the new legislation."
These data sets are so large and collect so much information so indiscriminately that they even include information on dead people." | commoncrawl | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
BkiUaxLxK4sA-5Y3qPcT | Beloit College's Powerhouse Project has been awarded a WAFX Prize from the World Architectural Festival. Founded in 2017, the WAFX Prize "recognizes future projects that identify key ecological and societal challenges that architects are actively seeking to address over the next ten years," according to the World Architectural Festival (WAF) website.
WAF revealed the winners of its 10 WAFX prizes on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018. The Beloit College Powerhouse, a product of architectural firm Studio Gang, won WAF's "Re-Use" award.
"Transforming a former power plant into a student union and recreation facility, Studio Gang's Beloit College Powerhouse Project seeks to replace an old model of energy with a new model to support the health and wellbeing of its many inhabitants," WAF's website said. "The Powerhouse is designed to become a centre for human energy, activity and health. Nestled between the Rock River and the college's campus, the Powerhouse will serve as a recreational resource and a community forum, all the while fostering a public connection to the riverfront – embracing it rather than polluting it– that foregrounds the connection between human and environmental health.
"Studio Gang's masterful Beloit College Powerhouse Project triumphed over a very strong field and we look forward to hearing more from them and the other prize winners when the festival convenes in November," said Paul Finch, Programme Director of the World Architectural Festival.
WAF's other awards include "Ageing and Health," which was presented to the Alder Center by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris in Liverpool, England; "Building and Technology" to the W350Project by Nikken Sekkei in Tokyo, Japan; "Climate, Energy and Carbon" to the Highway Solerpanel Field by 70F Architecture in Almere, Netherlands; "Cultural Identity" to Ataturk Culture Center by Tabanlioglu Architects in Istanbul, Turkey; "Ethics and Value" to Sheltainer – Where Humanity Meets Hope by Sheltainer in Egypt; "Food" to Cuchi Organic Eco Farm by Integrated Field in Cuchi, Vietnam; "Power and Justice" to Tower Inten City by Savage Dodd Architects and Urbanworks in Johannesburg, South Africa; "Smart Cities" to 10 KM by Shma Company Limited in Bangkok, Thailand; and "Water" to Medellin River Parks / Botanical Master Plan by Sebastian Monslave and Juan David Hoyos in Medellin, Colombia.
Studio Gang was founded by Jeanne Gang, a native of Belvidere, Ill., which is a suburb of Rockford. The firm, which specializes in architecture and urban design, is headquartered in Chicago with offices in New York, San Francisco and Paris. Studio Gang works as a collective of 100 architects, designers and planners, "using design as a medium to connect people to each other, to their communities, and to the environment," according to Studio Gang's website.
The WAFX awards are sponsored by GreenCoat Colorful Steel, a brand owned by Swedish-Finnish steel company SSAB. | c4 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUdrw4ukPiEbA1tnA7 | Taipei City Goverment-Education-How can I pay the fine?
You can wait until receiving the fine notification that clearly states the amount of the fine, the due date, and the method of payment.
Please write down the violation case number on the ticket in the information column. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUf3jxK7IDBOV4teKC | Q: How can I capture "undefined" in javascript? I'm working on going through all values in a form but I keep getting undefnined then my values show up. I'm dynamically creating the form so I think the undefined maybe coming from the blank field.
Here's the code I'm using to get all the elements:
//try to get all elements
var output;
$(this).parents('form') // For each element, pick the ancestor that's a form tag.
.find(':input') // Find all the input elements under those.
.each(function(i) {
//alert(this.value+ " = " + i);
if (typeof this.value === "undefined") {
output = "nothing here";
} else {
output += this.value;
}
});
$("div#total").append("value = " + output + "<br>");
If I enter 1,2,3,4,5,6 then my output is:
hello value = undefined
value = undefined1
value = undefined1
value = undefined12
value = undefined12
value = undefined123
value = undefined123
value = undefined1234
value = undefined1234
value = undefined12345
value = undefined12345
value = undefined123456
The result is what I want except for the undefined part. I saw this answer: JavaScript: undefined !== undefined? and have tried their suggestions but I can't seem to get my program to save the value if the value is NOT undefined.
If it helps here's the full code: http://jsfiddle.net/lostsoul/rKLrZ/
A: Initialize output to an empty string.
var output = "";
If an input has no value, it'll give you an empty string instead of undefined.
A: Uninitialized var output actually has a value undefined.
var output; // Value of output is undefined
output += "2"; // undefined + "2" -> "undefined2"
| stackexchange | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
BkiUbPM241xg935cMM5K | With Chvrches, Goat Girl, Years & Years, SXSW and more.
As Chvrches prepare to unleash third album 'Love Is Dead' into the world, we talk to Lauren, Iain and Martin about relocating Stateside, working with superproducer Greg Kurstin - and Harambe. Years & Years' Olly Alexander gets us up to speed on what his band's been up to, we recap all things Austin, TX at SXSW, plus Goat Girl, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Speedy Ortiz, IDLES, Two Door Cinema Club and much, much more. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
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BkiUenXxK4tBVgEFWYVR | [Via Satellite 10-10-2014] The United Kingdom Space Agency (UKSA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding "hardware/software payloads and potentially novel platform components" for a joint UKSA-Algerian Space Agency (ASAL) 3U Nano-Satellite: Alsat 1N. The agency intends to release a full announcement of opportunity in December, and the satellite is expected to launch in the second quarter of 2016.
Algerian graduate students will contribute to the design, build and operation of Alsat 1N, for which education is the primary purpose. The U.K. is tasked with platform hardware design. Once the design and build is completed at Surrey Space Center, AIsat 1N will be transferred to the ASAL satellite development facility in Oran, Algeria, where operations will also be conducted.
A selection panel will decide on which payloads will be carried out in early 2015. To qualify, payloads must be ready for functional testing and integration by 2015.
The post UKSA Issues RFI for AIsat 1N Nano-Satellite Payloads appeared first on Via Satellite. | c4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUbT7xK02iP1lCWtun | Information reaching us at Wazobia Infos has it that there is confusion in the Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
According to reports, PDP lawyer just applied to withdraw from the appearance in the matter between the PDP, APC and INEC.
According to him, "I apply to withdraw myself from this matter since because my further participation on this matter is meaningless" he said.
The PDP lawyer wanted to stop the proceedings with fresh application suggesting the appeal court to keep on hold further hearing. Lead Judge got angry and insisted the court of appeal president is yet to reply them on the letter for a special panel. This proceeding must continue Judge insist.
APC lawyer said "My Lord, take note of what is going on in this matter. It's on records that a case that has been taken to certain level, a lawyer cannot withdraw his appearance. Wema Bank plc reported in 2018.
At this time, APC lawyer insist PDP lawyer shouldn't run away from the matter but the PDP lawyer said APC lawyers can't compel him continue with the matter.
What's the consequences of your withdrawal? Judge to PDP lawyer.
They (PDP) should look for another lawyer PDP lawyer replied.
Judge still asking, what is the consequences of your withdrawal if your authority is withdrawn?
I am not withdrawing the PDP application but I am only withdrawing my appearance for PDP. Counsel to PDP still insisting.
My withdrawal should be taking as personal ~PDP lawyer.
The Judge ask the INEC what's there position on the whole issue, INEC lawyer replied: we are neutral and would maintain neutrality.
Let us rise and reconvene in a short while ~ Judge said.
Court risen to weigh the applications and submissions by Counsel for and against PDP withdrawal.
Judges arrives, says it is within the right of the PDP lawyer to withdraw from the matter.
Second stay of execution in a matter between PDP and APC granted. | c4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUdJ45qWTD6lXPcu3E | BOOKS ARE WEAPONS IN THE WAR OF IDEAS is an oft-used paraphrase of Franklin D. Roosevelt speeches and FDR-commissioned posters during WWII.
And make no mistake about it, we are fully entrenched in the latest battle of the war of ideas that has been raging in this country since before its founding. "Others" are still misunderstood, hated, discriminated against, persecuted, and killed all over the US. And as an educator living and working in the quiet towns of Moretown and Hinesburg, respectively, I often feel like I don't have much to offer this fight.
But, luckily, I have books.
Socioeconomic status aside, Vermont is a terribly homogeneous state. If, like me, you don't live, work, or attend school in Burlington or Winooski, weeks can pass around here that include a mere handful of interactions with non-white people. The best way I know to even remotely attempt to understand the experiences of the amazing array of people who exist in this world is to become them in the books I read.
Recent research studies at Stanford University and Emory University show that stories positively affect the way the brain learns and processes information. In short, if someone is simply told or exposed to a piece of information, a small section of the brain activates to process that input. In contrast, when information is acquired through story, the brain's empathy centers light up, almost mimicking the brain activity of someone who'd actually experienced the same described event or emotion.
You can't create experience out of nothing. You can't gain empathy by sitting idly by. Knowledge doesn't grow without the water and sunlight of new ideas.
I'm not trying to say that books are the same as having had the experience, but they allow us to get a little closer to an understanding. And that little bit can mean a lot.
Part of our mission as educators is to help students make sense of the world. And while I'm not advocating for indoctrination, I am urging all of us not to remain completely neutral and objective in our teaching spaces. Being apolitical is a political act in itself, and we can't afford to miss opportunities to engage with our students on these important and relevant issues.
When the war of ideas has "many sides," books can be the weapons to help us pick the right one. | c4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
BkiUbqXxK19JmhArCACw | Katz & Matz, P.C. is proud to represent many of the Nation's top Lenders throughout the 5 Boroughs, Long Island, Westchester, Rockland, and Orange Counties as well as in New Jersey. We have the ability and know how to help you through your purchase of a Cooperative Apartment, Condominium Unit, House, Land, Multi-Family Property or Townhouse, or assisting you with the refinancing or Consolidation/Modification of your mortgage. | c4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
BkiUf3HxK1fBGwCLPTja | Based out of Livonia, Michigan, we have been servicing the Metro Detroit area since 1997. We specialize in custom tile and stone installs and building truly waterproof showers as well as full bathroom renovations.
Our company is fully licensed and insured, with a fully trained and certified staff in their respected fields. Stephen Maloney, the owner of Maloney Tile & Marble, Inc. is also the Michigan State Director of the NTCA (National Tile Contractors Association).
In January 2012 we were awarded the status of "Five Star Contractor" by the NTCA, a recognition we share with only 27 other Tile Companies in the Country.
Servicing Metro Detroit for more than 15 Years.
Stephen Maloney has been in the business of installing tile and marble for over 20 years. Originally from a small town in the west of Ireland, it was there that Stephen learned the age-old tradition of installing tile.
After serving an apprenticeship and working a number of years for one of the largest tile companies in Ireland, Stephen left for America in 1995. Stephen worked for a large tile company as an installer in the Metro Detroit area before starting Maloney Tile and Marble in 1997 and has since installed hundreds of eye pleasing tile and marble patterns.
A firm believer in QUALITY and SATISFACTION is a GUARANTEE. Believing that a person's HOME is their castle, a high standard of CLEANLINESS is upheld at all times.
Unlike other companies that send out sub-contractors to perform their work, with Maloney Tile & Marble, Inc., you deal directly with the owner, and all work is performed in a timely manner. We use the highest grade of materials on every job, with the goal of meeting or exceeding industry standards.
We do all removal of the old materials–old ceramic, tile and vinyl floors, sub-floors, Pergo® and hardwood floors, bathtub and shower surrounds, mud bed floors and walls.
We then reinforce the base floors and, if necessary, sister-stud or replace studs on the walls; we then recover the intended area with cement backer board or a mud set, and prepare for tile. We then install the covering the customer selected: ceramic, marble, granite, porcelain, mosaic, stone tiles, or slabs.
Then the final process of installation: the grouting and polishing of the newly installed tile.
The Following are just a small example of the areas our company specialties in.
Again, unlike other companies that send out a sub-contractor to perform their work, with Maloney Tile & Marble, Inc., you deal directly with the owner and all work is performed in a timely manner.
When we install tile or stone on your project with Laticrete premium mortars and grouts, your tile and stone work is covered by a lifetime warranty. We use the best possible installation techniques and materials available and prefer to use Laticrete tile & stone installation products.
We recommend Laticrete HydroBan waterproof membranes for all tile & stone wet area installations to prevent leaks as well as mold and mildew problems.
We recommend, and feature SpectraLOCK, the "Stainless Grout" that never needs sealing.
For more information about what we're currently up to, please click the blue icon below to see our Facebook page. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUdCI4dbgg6MqXbR_x | The MEST Africa Summit is our annual flagship tech conference, held each year in a different market across the continent.
The Pan-African Tech Conference
The MEST Africa Summit is our annual Pan-African conference. It aims to bring together top entrepreneurs, investors, executives and ecosystem players from across Africa, and globally, to create a meeting grounds, networking and learning opportunities, while exploring the latest innovations in the tech and startup space on the continent.
MEST Africa Summit 2019
Watch scenes from the 2019 Summit in Nairobi
Jorn Lyseggen Founder & CEO
Jorn Lyseggen
Jorn is the Founder & CEO of Meltwater and MEST Africa. A Norwegian entrepreneur and philanthropist, he founded Meltwater in Oslo, Norway in 2001 with an investment of just $15,000. Built on the notion of Outside Insight, Meltwater is now a global leader in B2B online media intelligence, with over 60 offices across six continents, serving more than 30,000 clients. He founded the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) in 2008, and launched SHACK15, a data science hub and members club in London and San Francisco, in 2016.
Bilha Ndirangu Africa's Talking - CEO
Bilha Ndirangu
Africa's Talking - CEO
Bilha Ndirangu is the CEO at Africa's Talking (AT), a Pan-African mobile technology company HQ in Nairobi. Africa's Talking helps software developers bring their ideas to life and build sustainable businesses. Prior to joining AT, Bilha was a senior project manager at Dalberg Global Development advisors in its Nairobi office where she advised varied clients including national governments, multilaterals, foundations and private sector companies.
Chris Lwanga Microsoft - Senior Director Software Partnerships
Chris Lwanga
Microsoft - Senior Director Software Partnerships
Mr. Lwanga is currently working on the Africa strategy for his division at Microsoft; leading a team that engages with partners from a community perspective. In addition, he leads a team focused on helping his engineering colleagues build next generation innovation in conjunction with customers and partners. Before that he worked with startups and ISV partners in the Cloud and Enterprise Division – ISVs that innovated on Windows Server, System Center and Azure. Prior to joining the Cloud and Enterprise Division, he was a Director in Microsoft's Unlimited Potential Group (UPG), where he delivered mobile solutions to partners in emerging markets; in this capacity he also served on the board of Oxigen Services in India and handled another major partnership in sub-Saharan Africa with the Blue-Label investment group.
Bruce Nsereko-Lule Chandaria Capital - Investment Principal
Bruce Nsereko-Lule
Chandaria Capital - Investment Principal
Bruce Nsereko-Lule is an investment and finance guru that passionately contributes to the development of African businesses. He established and leads the operations of Chandaria Capital, one of the most pioneering and respected Venture Capital funds in East Africa. With intent to fuel African development, the fund proactively provides African SMEs business expertise, contacts, and funding to successfully scale.
Chandaria Capital has participated in debt, and equity fund raises worth over USD 23 million for burgeoning businesses that are now scaling across Africa and economically empowering over 17,000 Africans. The fund's portfolio includes award-winning and impactful companies such as Sokowatch, Koko Networks, and Kobo360.
Vivian Nwakah Medsaf - Founder
Vivian Nwakah
Medsaf - Founder
Vivian Nwakah is the founder of Medsaf, a tech-enabled medication supply chain management solution for hospitals and pharmacies. A first generation Nigerian, she grew up in Chicago where she started a chain of home health care agencies that expanded across the Midwest. Her first venture in Nigeria was a renewable energy company, focused on hybrid diesel solar installations. However, she returned to the healthcare field after witnessing the widespread issue of fake medication in Nigeria firsthand. She started Medsaf to reduce preventable death and streamline the pharmaceutical industry.
Kwaku Owusu-Achaw Shell Foundation - Business Development Advisor
Kwaku Owusu-Achaw
Shell Foundation - Business Development Advisor
Kwaku Owusu-Achaw joined Shell Foundation in April 2017 and works across multiple portfolios with a focus on West Africa. Kwaku started his career in the asset management industry working with Fidelity Investments. Prior to joining Shell Foundation, he spent five years in Shell Trading working in global crude and products trading across market risk, FX and credit risk.
Nicole Kayode Medixus - Co-Founder
Nicole Kayode
Medixus - Co-Founder
Nicole Kayode is the Co-founder of Medixus, a mobile platform connecting medics across Africa in real time, allowing them to collaborate on patient cases. Medixus uses technology to centralise medical knowledge on the continent and ensures every frontline healthcare worker has access to that knowledge.
She has a background in medical research and a career working in tech startups in both commercial and product development roles. Medixus is the product of combining her background, with her dedication to improving healthcare systems, and belief that communication is the key to driving change.
Olugbenga Agboola Flutterwave - CEO & Co-Founder
Olugbenga Agboola
Flutterwave - CEO & Co-Founder
Olugbenga is the CEO and co-founder of post Series A payments technology company Flutterwave. Flutterwave was launched over two years ago with the goal to build digital payments infrastructure for Africa and enable businesses receive or make any payments across Africa and globally. GB has contributed to the development of fintech solutions at several tech companies and financial institutions such as PayPal, Standard Bank, among others.
MEST Africa Summit 2019: Nairobi, June 10-12
This year's Summit took place in Nairobi, Kenya, in partnership with Microsoft, sponsored by Africa's Talking, Intel, Ethiopian Airways, Flutterwave, Liquid Telecom, Oracle and more. See more.
MESTAfricaSummit.com
MEST Africa Challenge
The Pan-African scale-up competition returned in 2019.
Congratulations to this year's winners Ozé, WayaWaya and Snode Technologies! | commoncrawl | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUfL_xK7Dgs_cY69sn | Home/Statues & Busts/Ancient Greek Busts/Demosthenes the Orator
Demosthenes the Orator
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When Demosthenes (384-322 BC) was a youth in ancient Athens, no one could have believed that he would become the greatest of the Greek orators. He had a speech impediment, and people jeered at his stammering when he addressed his first large public assembly.
Demosthenes, the son of a wealthy swordmaker, was orphaned when he was only 7. His guardians so misused his estate that little was left when Demosthenes came of age. Seeking justice, he boldly pleaded his own case and won some damages. He was not yet an outstanding speaker, however. To learn to speak distinctly, he talked with pebbles in his mouth and recited verses while running. To strengthen his voice, he spoke on the seashore over the roar of the waves.
Demosthenes' diligent work was successful. By the time he was about 25 he had entered public life. He had won popularity and power when King Philip of Macedon was beginning the conquest of Greece. Realizing the peril, Demosthenes made eloquent appeals for his countrymen to unite and preserve their freedom. These powerful orations against Philip were known as philippics, a term still in use to describe any impassioned denunciation or tirade.
The Athenians were too late in heeding Demosthenes ' warnings. Then he was falsely accused of taking a bribe. He was fined and imprisoned but escaped into exile. After his final effort to obtain freedom for Greece failed, he swallowed poison from his pen.
A fine bust of the most famous Greek Orator made of fine bonded marble coated with a special marble patina
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BkiUdCc5qYVBL4eBuuFp | Tag: wrestling in India
by Daisy Burns - March 13, 2020 March 14, 2020
Mud wrestling – the interesting traditional sport in India (Part 1)
In sports in India and Pakistan, most men of all ages seem to be passionate about their traditional martial art, what is strange is that this martial art is practiced. showing on the mud yard.
Known as Kushti or Pehlwani, mud wrestling is an indispensable sport in the daily lives of the people of these two countries. Wrestlers are competing at the Bamma wrestling scene Wrestlers are competing at the Bamma wrestling floor
What is pehlwan?
The art of Pahelwan mud wrestling usually revolves around body movement (paintra) with its own movements and reaction (daw-pech). In it, "paintra" is understood as the art of standing in the yard (akhara). It is a prelude to enter the animal action and also a prelude to an immediate wrestling competition immediately (dangal). It is also the refinement of the foot on the floor after wrestlers move or counterattack after being attacked.
The foundation of Pahelwan mud wrestling is to force wrestlers into an offensive or retreating position. Despite the importance of this platform, Pahelwan art also requires wrestlers to perform hundreds of harmonious moves and wait for the opponent's loophole opportunity to counterattack (daw-pech). Effective counterattack is the sum of the lash and avoid attacks.
A pehlwan is pulling a wooden plank to prepare a mud floor for a match at the Bamma wrestling floor, the largest in Lahore (Pakistan). Pebbles were scraped off the floor before the match.
Traditional cultural nuances
Tulsi floor is essentially a traditional martial artifact of the Indians, just like in neighboring Pakistan. These spaces are part of the cultural landscape of the Holy Land of Varanasi, the city where the American writer, Mark Twain, once arrived in 1897.
The writer describes Varanasi that "is more ancient." history, more ancient than traditions, older than legends and possibly older than everything combined. "
by Daisy Burns - September 22, 2019
Indian female wrestler and the war overcome the prejudice (Part 2)
Kakran is the team leader and training instructor. Sister Megha, 17, and Geetanjali Luckad, 18, used to hoe the land, water and smooth the field to prepare for the practice. Geetanjali Luckad's neck is a round, heavy stone, a way for her to endure.
A group of young men passed by and giggled when they saw the girls. "I don't care about being looked down upon by men. I will make them shut up on the ring, "Kakran said with a smile.
As a veteran wrestler, Kakran began practicing at age 6. Since there were no other female wrestlers at the time, she was forced to wrestle with her son.
"They don't want to play with me because they know they will lose and so shame," Kakran recalls. Some men bet her, so she can make money back to her family.
Even so, Kakran still couldn't easily convince his parents to pursue a passion for wrestling. Today, many kushti coaches still refuse to train women.
"We are not just fighting against the opponent. We also fight with billions of Indians who don't want to see us wrestling", she said.
Kakran admits the most painful protest comes from her own family. "My parents didn't support me in the first place," she said, emphasizing that her father was also a wrestler.
"Many people don't understand why we don't marry and give birth, what they call a normal life," she said.
Worried about not getting married
Luckily for the female wrestlers, Bollywood film Dangal (2016) starring actor Aamir Khan, recounted the true story of the Phogat sisters, who were their father, an amateur wrestler, Train to become world-class wrestlers. The film's great success has contributed to changing prejudices about Indian female wrestlers.
"We started practicing four years ago, despite parents' protests," Geetanjali Luckad tells of his step into the kushti world. "We want to be like Divya, the female wrestler has won a lot of medals," she said.
"Boys often laugh at us because we wear sportswear and have short hair. My mother is worried that we will never get married but I think women should be free to do what they believe", she said.
Even getting people's approval is not enough for Luckad sisters to turn their dreams into reality. "You have to work hard while going to school and doing housework is not easy," said wrestler Neha Kumari, 20.
However, Kumari affirmed that the biggest challenge for female wrestlers is social prejudice. "India is still one | commoncrawl | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
BkiUdTk4uzlhcODLdA5I | High-quality, low-density cements are lighter and have higher strength than conventional options.
Horizontal drilling awoke a new frontier in North America. This advanced drilling practice creates wells with mile-long horizontal sections, minimized hole diameters and maximized casing string diameters. Further, completion intensity has increased exponentially as longer horizontal wells are completed by fracturing with more stages and high-rate pumping. Casing programs have been optimized, often exposing weak formations to higher pressures for longer periods.
The combination of exposed formations, longer laterals and smaller annuli poses challenges in achieving a successful cement job. These cementing operations require lighter and more stable slurries and in larger volumes. They also require cements with sustainable resiliency to downhole changes in pressure and temperature, which help to contain the fractures and maintain annular hydraulic isolation.
At the same time, emerging cementing regulations, material supply shortages and a desire to decrease the time to completion and reduce the number of casing strings has stirred operators to seek alternative solutions. This is driving the need for reliable lightweight cements.
BJ Services' lightweight cement offering includes a comprehensive selection of engineered intergrind cements and a patented cement blend, as well as traditional foamed and beaded systems.
Normally, the density of the slurry is chosen so that the pressure exerted by the fluid column is between the pore pressure and fracturing pressure of the cemented zones. Higher-density cement usually provides greater compressive strength. However, it will cause higher annular pressure and may exert excessive pressure on the formation, leading to lost circulation.
Lightweight cements will lower hydrostatic pressure during cement placement. They reduce the chances of lost circulation and can provide the desired top of cement. They can be engineered to have the necessary strength to overcome wellbore stresses induced by completion operations. They can also be designed so that setting times and gel transition prevent gas influx and improve overall well integrity.
One of the major challenges with lightweight cements is cost-effective material sourcing. Bulk materials, such as cement and fly ash, are readily available. However, the cost to transport them can greatly impact the final material cost.
Lightweight cements reduce the chances of lost circulation and can provide the desired top of cement. They can be engineered to have the necessary strength to overcome wellbore stresses induced by completion operations.
Lightweight cements typically contain fly ash, which is subject to seasonal supply variations that can impact its cost effectiveness Because fly ash is produced as a byproduct from coal-fired power plants, availability can be disrupted by power plant shutdowns. This can occur when electricity demand is low, particularly in the spring and fall. An additional challenge imposed when using fly ash is product variability. As the low-density limits of fly ash blends are explored, issues related to product consistency become more acute. Increasingly, the availability and economics of these materials will be challenged.
As with bulk cementing materials, specific high-quality lightweight intergrinds and lightweight blends are restricted in their use by transportation expenses. For example, it is uneconomical to transport materials manufactured in South Texas to oilfields in North Dakota. For this reason, regional solutions are preferred.
BJ Services has locally sourced lightweight cement materials for the major North American operating basins. The company's lightweight cement portfolio uses economically sourced raw materials.
To further address supply and quality availability, the company has developed a proprietary, high-performing micromaterial cement blend. This low-density cement consistently provides superior tensile and early compressive strength and improves the integrity of the annular seal. The benefits of the patented, high-stability lightweight cement are wide-ranging.
The material is engineered to optimize set-cement properties – low density with high strength and low permeability – while providing slurry stability over a wide range of downhole temperatures.
The cement's versatility is enhanced as a field blend, as densities and properties can be tuned to specific requirements by adjusting the blend material ratio. The system also provides excellent slurry stability, free water control, particulate suspension, additional fluid-loss control and exhibits zero shrinkage, further promoting annular integrity.
In-house lab testing showed that these lightweight cements demonstrated good slurry properties, such as lower fluid loss and free water values, compared with conventional (100% cement) and fly ash blend lightweight cements at both 11.5 and 14.2 ppg density.
Research shows that the application of the unique cement blend can deliver multiple desirable properties in both a slurry state and hardened cement.
The cement blend is pozzolanic in nature, and extensive testing found the new lightweight material demonstrates enhanced properties of the set cement superior to conventional cements.
In-house laboratory testing evaluated different densities of the proprietary lightweight cement for tensile and compressive strengths, water permeability, mechanical properties (Young's modulus and Poisson's ratio), shrinkage/expansion under pressure and temperature, and slurry properties like fluid loss, free water, mixability and pump time.
The evaluation began by examining the viscosity at surface and temperature, free water and fluid-loss properties in a slurry state. These examinations assessed dehydration level and slurry stability, which is important for long horizontal wells. Results showed that it provides free water control, extra suspension and facilitates in lowering fluid-loss value.
The second part of the performance evaluation tested the strength and permeability of the lightweight cement after setting. Testing was conducted over time intervals from 12 hours to 72 hours.
At each measurement, the cement blend delivered significantly higher compressive and tensile strengths with lower set cement permeability and better mechanical properties (relatively lower Young's modulus and higher Poisson's ratio) than conventional alternatives.
Having higher early compressive strength translates to faster time to drill to the next stage and faster time to complete the overall cementing process. The lower set cement permeability, resiliency and no shrinkage attest to wellbore integrity and better zonal isolation.
Compressive strengths help to compare the performance of new lightweight cement versus fly ash blend cement for time intervals from 12 hours to 72 hours.
In the United States, each state has its own cementing standards and regulations. Many states have detailed and specific regulations pertaining to the cementing practices of surface, intermediate and production casing strings. State requirements include specific cement compressive strengths to be attained before drilling operations can continue regardless of the cement density.
Lightweight cements have been demonstrated to perform at levels that meet stringent state regulations. Specifically, the new patented lightweight cement blend has proven to exceed the compressive strength requirement within a shorter time period than higher density cements, enabling operators to quickly continue drilling operations.
The use of lightweight cements in North American wells is proven to achieve a quality cement job, minimize complexity, leverage material supply options and meet emerging state standards.
In North Dakota, an operator required a cost-effective, low-density cement that could achieve high early compressive strength at low temperatures. BJ Services recommended a locally sourced, engineered lightweight intergrind cement. The cement had a density of 11.5 ppg that exceeded the strength required, providing a reliable annular seal, with no lost circulation and the required top of cement, thus enabling the operator to quickly continue drilling to the next stage. | c4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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Edys Mills natives celebrate 100 times two
Front Page | News | Uncategorized.
Posted May 4, 2017 : Front Page, News, Uncategorized.
They were born in the same place and now they're celebrating their 100th birthday together.
David Gall and Thelma Jacques were both born about 100 years ago in Edys Mills, south of Oil Springs. They went to a one-room school together for a while, but then lost track of each other.
It wasn't until they both moved into Park Street Place that they realized they were old neighbours.
Recently, the pair marked a milestone together. Gall turned 100 on Feb. 27 and Jacques will celebrate her first century May 18. Having two people who are 100 years old living in the same place was so rare, the people at Park Street Place asked Chatham-Kent Mayor Randy Hope and North Kent Councillor Joe Faas to come and celebrate.
Faas has known Gall for a long time but "didn't realize Dave was 100 because he was always riding his bicycle."
Gall lived most of his life in the Dresden area, doing every kind of farm work imaginable, including being on a threshing crew which travelled the area.
His bicycle was his main mode of transportation and his sons say he was on the road until he was 98.
Gall still rides today, just indoors. He hops on his stationary bike twice a day for a half hour. "It keeps my legs going," he tells The Independent.
Jacques just recently came to Park Street Place and struck up a conversation with Gall. "I came here and I didn't know anyone and I asked him where he went to school. He said Edys Mills and that's where I went."
The pair remembered very little about each other from that time. Jacques later left school and went to work in the Croton store. It was there she met her husband. They married in 1941 and had three children.
Jacques was very active in her church and loves music. She can play organ, piano, accordion and harmonica, all by ear.
While she doesn't play for others, Jacques still plays for enjoyment. She's not sure if her love of music is part of the secret to her longevity.
"I don't know if I did anything different… I just live for today and let tomorrow look after itself."
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BkiUab_xK4sA-5fmunF3 | AutoMobili-D: Connecting with the future
MEDC Staff
At NAIAS, Pure Michigan Business Connect matches start-up tech companies with auto companies, suppliers and financiers; demand for 'connections' grows dramatically
In the splashy international automotive industry spotlight commonly known as the North American International Auto Show, the notion of "first-ever" is commonly bandied to describe the latest trends or "big deal" related to the newest gizmo, design or model.
But this year, "first-ever" is truly an aptly dramatic reference to unprecedented meetings held among tech startups, financiers, automakers, suppliers and university researchers that could lay the groundwork for the next chapter in transportation – the autonomous vehicle and mobility revolution.
Leading up to Saturday's public NAIAS opening, many of those businesses and entrepreneurs exploring the unfolding prospects of the autonomous driving and mobility world will find a clear vision of that future at AutoMobili-D, an expansive display of the most compelling autonomous-driving related high-tech exhibitors in the world.
If all goes well, the future of mobility just might be shaped by connections made at the show.
During the next several days, more than 400 meetings will be held to bring together an increasing number of entrepreneurs, fascinated financiers and a range of auto industries insiders. The meetings coordinated and promoted by Pure Michigan Business Connect (along with Tech Stars) have far exceeded expectations, and point to the sense of urgency flooding the market for autonomous vehicle technology.
Many automakers, OEMs and Tier One suppliers are aggressively searching for new ideas and products to further compete in the expanding mobility space. Participants in the meetings include Ford, Daimler and AM General, Magna, Lear and Intel.
"No doubt large corporates are looking to find the next great startup so they can differentiate themselves as autonomous driving hits Level 4 in the next few years," Trevor Pawl, vice president of MEDC's PlanetM, an umbrella term that refers to the wide range of mobility initiative supported by the state.
"We're seeing intense interest in e-mobility, smart cities and ride sharing products, which all have a place in the 'mobility business models' of automakers," he said.
The success of this year's match meetings shows PMBC is taking networking to a new level at a venue where "making connections" is partly an art, and partly a prerequisite for survival.
"The match meeting platforms add high value to companies probing for opportunities in the emerging autonomous vehicle market," said Bobby Chasnis, development and operations manager for PMBC.
"While we weren't anticipating such an overwhelming response, we're not surprised so many companies are taking advantage of making connections," he said. "The AutoMobili-D venue provides an ideal backdrop to make connections with an eye on the future."
At this year's NAISA, more than ever, the focus of Michigan's automotive future is on mobility.
And much is at stake.
In the state that put the world on wheels, Michigan is in an intense competition to claim the mantle as the global capital of the autonomous vehicle revolution. Not only is the state home to the North American automotive industry, Michigan has the world's first and most comprehensive proving ground to certify autonomous vehicles at the American Center for Mobility in Willow Run.
During the past two years, Michigan has been in the forefront among U.S. states for passing laws that allow for autonomous vehicle and infrastructure testing on public roads. In addition, few other places in the world can boast the range of mobility assets, research and development facilities and the building blocks for the automotive future.
"We'll follow-up on these meetings and track whether the connections lead to contracts," said MEDC's Pawl. "Providing these match meetings is essential in creating a mobility ecosystem that fosters more startups and more opportunities to expand businesses in Michigan." | commoncrawl | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
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package org.springframework.classify.util;
import java.lang.reflect.Method;
import java.util.Arrays;
import org.springframework.aop.framework.Advised;
import org.springframework.util.Assert;
import org.springframework.util.ClassUtils;
/**
* Simple implementation of the {@link MethodInvoker} interface that invokes a
* method on an object. If the method has no arguments, but arguments are
* provided, they are ignored and the method is invoked anyway. If there are
* more arguments than there are provided, then an exception is thrown.
*
* @author Lucas Ward
* @author Artem Bilan
* @since 1.1
*/
public class SimpleMethodInvoker implements MethodInvoker {
private final Object object;
private final Method method;
private final Class<?>[] parameterTypes;
private volatile Object target;
public SimpleMethodInvoker(Object object, Method method) {
Assert.notNull(object, "Object to invoke must not be null");
Assert.notNull(method, "Method to invoke must not be null");
this.method = method;
method.setAccessible(true);
this.object = object;
this.parameterTypes = method.getParameterTypes();
}
public SimpleMethodInvoker(Object object, String methodName, Class<?>... paramTypes) {
Assert.notNull(object, "Object to invoke must not be null");
Method method = ClassUtils.getMethodIfAvailable(object.getClass(), methodName, paramTypes);
if (method == null) {
// try with no params
method = ClassUtils.getMethodIfAvailable(object.getClass(), methodName, new Class[] {});
}
Assert.notNull(method, "No methods found for name: [" + methodName + "] in class: ["
+ object.getClass() + "] with arguments of type: [" + Arrays.toString(paramTypes) + "]");
this.object = object;
this.method = method;
method.setAccessible(true);
this.parameterTypes = method.getParameterTypes();
}
/*
* (non-Javadoc)
*
* @see
* org.springframework.batch.core.configuration.util.MethodInvoker#invokeMethod
* (java.lang.Object[])
*/
@Override
public Object invokeMethod(Object... args) {
Assert.state(this.parameterTypes.length == args.length,
"Wrong number of arguments, expected no more than: [" + this.parameterTypes.length + "]");
try {
// Extract the target from an Advised as late as possible
// in case it contains a lazy initialization
Object target = extractTarget(this.object, this.method);
return method.invoke(target, args);
}
catch (Exception e) {
throw new IllegalArgumentException("Unable to invoke method: [" + this.method + "] on object: ["
+ this.object + "] with arguments: [" + Arrays.toString(args) + "]", e);
}
}
private Object extractTarget(Object target, Method method) {
if (this.target == null) {
if (target instanceof Advised) {
Object source;
try {
source = ((Advised) target).getTargetSource().getTarget();
}
catch (Exception e) {
throw new IllegalStateException("Could not extract target from proxy", e);
}
if (source instanceof Advised) {
source = extractTarget(source, method);
}
if (method.getDeclaringClass().isAssignableFrom(source.getClass())) {
target = source;
}
}
this.target = target;
}
return this.target;
}
@Override
public boolean equals(Object obj) {
if (!(obj instanceof SimpleMethodInvoker)) {
return false;
}
if (obj == this) {
return true;
}
SimpleMethodInvoker rhs = (SimpleMethodInvoker) obj;
return (rhs.method.equals(this.method)) && (rhs.object.equals(this.object));
}
@Override
public int hashCode() {
int result = 25;
result = 31 * result + this.object.hashCode();
result = 31 * result + this.method.hashCode();
return result;
}
}
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BkiUffzxK6wB9k0iNvKI | For academics, the goal is not only to publish their name in print but to make an impact in society and scientific community. For this purpose, published research has to be disseminated properly. Most journals do disseminate their published articles in many ways, but authors can boost dissemination of their research. Often, well-disseminated research leads to higher citations. Here, we present a few tips on increasing visibility of your published article.
First of all, update your publication in Google Scholar, ResearchGate, Mendeley, ORCID. All of these are free to register and use.
Cite your paper in your other papers, whenever appropriate!
Post a preprint/postprint on arXiv/similar repository. But before doing so, check accepted preprint/postprint guideline by your journal at SHERPA.
Bring a pile of reprints to your next conference.
Write a press release together with the press office of your university.
Send announcements out on an appropriate email list.
Put a copy of your paper in any academic lunch room you happen to visit.
Pin a copy of the first page to the brag section in your own common room noticeboard.
Give a short (free) talk about your paper on campus, with snacks of course!
Give a lecture on the topic to your senior class, and include it in your exam.
Get your post-graduates to review / supplement your paper for marks.
Add the title to the CV on your home page under "Recent Publications", with a link.
Announce the publication on LinkedIn, and even on FaceBook.
Go through the RG questions asked by others & share your relevant published article link as answer to the questions. Doing this not only can increase your article's visibility but also helping others in need.
Finally, you can make a video on the methodology used in your paper and upload it on ResearchHUB youtube channel. If interested, please contact our team at team@the-research-hub.org.
I would also recommend to send your preprint/postprint paper to contacts you get from conferences, workshops etc. Informative list. | c4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
BkiUdqo241xg-MOC_aKI | Pictorial beauty of nature, the bright sun, the mountain fresh air, amazing waterfalls, unique flora and fauna, a centuries-old lifestyle and existence, which is valued according to tradition, the stone arch bridges with unusual architecture, an incomparable emotion and impression after visiting middle-aged architectural monuments-It is Mountainous Adjara, which is located in the southwestern corner of Georgia.
You can take shorter but rural road from Akhaltsikhe to Batumi, cross the Goderdzi Pass and walk to Green Lake through adjarian villages.
The beautiful Goderdzi Pass crosses Arsiani ridge at the Height of 2025 m above sea level fascinating visitors by its silent charm.
In mountainous Adjara inhabitants are busy with seasonal farming, which is connected with cattle breeding. It has been practiced in the mountains since Paleolithic times. The mountain farmers call themselves "Memtevri" and their cattle and milk products are an important part of the local economy. The "Memtevri" take their livestock to the mountains for 3 months of the year until the onset of winter. This practice is called "iailebi".
The "Memtevri" share their houses with their cattle. Made of logs, the traditional two storey "Memtevri" house comprised an upper floor for living accommodation and a room for processing and keeping of milk products that had holes in the walls for air circulation. The lower floor was used for livestock.
The "Memtevri" make butter, round and plaited cheese, curds, and sour cream from the milk their cows produce. Don't leave adjarian villages without tasting Kaimaghi and Khuruti. In addition to raising livestock, they also grow vegetables (onion, garlic, potatoes).
On the way to Green lake you may meet adjarian children driving "araba" (Turkish word, which means a car).
After walking 6.2 km from the pass you reach Green lake. It is 2058 m above sea level and situated between mountains. This beautiful lake is surrounded by spruce and beech trees. The clear and transparent water is slightly mineralized. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUdC05qsFAfznZbaPW | The cost of food waste to the Australian economy is estimated to be around $20 billion each year.
Australian consumers throw away around 3.1 million tonnes of food—that's close to 17,000 grounded 747 jumbo jets.
Another 2.2 million tonnes is disposed of by the commercial and industrial sector.
There are already a number of activities in Australia to reduce our food waste. These include consumer education, investment in waste treatment infrastructure, waste diversion from the retail and commercial sector, food collection for redistribution, and research into high value uses for food waste.
Simply by disposing of your Food Organics and Green Organics (FOGO) waste in the green organics bin – CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN FOGO TOO! | c4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
BkiUeFnxK7ICUyBu0yTi | Providing Patients With The Most Advanced Medical Treatment & Expert Care. Pain Management in New York, Neurology, Orthopedics, Spine Surgery, Sports Medicine & More. Make your health your top priority. Pain Management Doctors in New York is effectively helping thousands of people every year. NYC Stem Cell Institute provides the best pain management doctors NYC to diagnose conditions of the illness. They perform procedures to relieve pain and offer treatments to medication, rehabilitation services, and counsel patients and their families. Pain management doctors NYC work in a different setting, like private practices, clinics, or hospitals. | c4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUcJjxK0zjCxh72SSj | Q: Navbar authenication in ReactJs so I am having issue with showing the first navbar content before : character for when the user logs into the site they will be able to access the link rather than after my second : nav content. How to fix this issue?
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<h1 className="fs-3">
<Link to='/' className="text-white ">
<span className="hover:text-blue-600">Music Essentials</span>
</Link>
</h1>
<div className="flex items-center gap-4">
<ul className="flex items-center gap-5 text-white">
<li>
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</li>
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<div className="dropdown-menu">
<Link to="/music">
Music
</Link>
<div className="menu-content">
<a className="links-hidden" href="/genre">
Pop
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<a className="links-hidden" href="/Hiphop">
Hip Hop
</a>
<a className="links-hidden" href="/Rock">
Rock
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<a className="links-hidden" href="/EDM">
EDM
</a>
<a className="links-hidden" href="/RandB">
R&B
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<a className="links-hidden" href="/Jazz">
Jazz
</a>
</div>
</div>
</li>
<li>
<Link to="/Store">
Store
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Terence O'Rourke, Chair of Social Innovation Fund Ireland said 'SIFI was set up to build a social innovation fund of significant scale and impact. SIFI has secured over €6 million in philanthropic donations in the last two years and we plan to raise another €4 million in philanthropic funding in 2018. Every Euro we raise is matched by a Euro from the Department of Rural and Community Development from the Dormant Accounts Fund. This creates a potential €20 million fund for social innovation in Ireland.
To date, SIFI has opened 7 issue-based calls for applications including an Education Fund, a Healthy Communities Fund, Resilient Communities Fund, and THINKTECH focused on technology driven social innovations. Its Social Enterprise Development Fund, Youth Mental Health Fund, Youth Education Fund, and Engage & Educate Funds are all open for application now on its website at www.socialinnovation.ie. SIFI has backed 31 social innovations all around the country in the last two years, including innovations by Foodcloud, Galway Community Circus, and Focus Ireland.
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Colorado Legislative Committee Votes Against Pot Protectionism
Jacob Sullum | 4.12.2013 4:36 PM
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This week the joint (heh heh) legislative committee working on implementation of Amendment 64, Colorado's marijuana legalization initiative, struck a blow against pot protectionism by rejecting a requirement that retailers grow at least 70 percent of what they sell. That rule, supposedly aimed at preventing diversion of marijuana to illegal sales, currently applies to medical marijuana suppliers, some of which lobbied to keep it. The Amendment 64 Implementation Task Force, appointed by Gov. John Hickenlooper to advise the legislature on regulation of the newly legal recreational market, recommended retaining the 70 percent rule for at least three years, at which point the legislature could revisit the issue. The task force also recommended protecting current medical providers from new competitors for the first year. But on Monday the joint committee—which is headed by state Rep. Dan Pabon (D-Denver), who also chaired the task force—rejected that recommendation, saying pot stores should be allowed to buy as much of their inventory from growers or wholesalers as they choose. Under the committee's proposal, retailers still could grow their marijuana, but cannabis entrepreneurs could choose to specialize in growing, wholesaling, or retailing. The committee also voted to shrink the "grace period" during which current operators would have a lock on the market from the year recommended by the task force to 90 days. Assuming the Colorado General Assembly goes along with the committee's recommendation, this is good news for consumers, new competitors, and the current marijuana suppliers who support a more flexible approach.
Mike Elliott, president of the Denver-based Medical Marijuana Industry Group, argues that the 70 percent rule "makes sure that if you're growing it, you have a legal way of selling it." Yet there is no such requirement in other industries where diversion is a concern. Pharmacies do not have to make the drugs they sell, and liquor stores do not have to distill the whiskey they stock. Jessica LeRoux, proprietor of Twirling Hippy Confections and a vocal opponent of the 70 percent rule, says it would benefit large marijuana sellers at the expense of their smaller competitors. In a letter to legislators, LeRoux warned that mandating vertical integration would mean that "only the most well-funded current medical entities from the big city will be able to expand into new locations." In an interview with Denver Westword's Michael Roberts, Warren Edson, an attorney who represents cannabis businesses, elaborates on the difficulties created by the approach that Elliott favors:
The skills needed to be a retailer aren't necessarily the skills needed to be a grower—but they pretty much force you to have the same skills or find somebody to work with who has the skills you don't. That works sometimes, but it doesn't always.
Medical marijuana is one of the few industries, if not the only industry, where retailers are forced to own the whole line of production. It's a huge pain in the ass to run a business like that—and to force that model into retail is ludicrous, particularly given that Colorado voted to regulate marijuana like alcohol, and alcohol is just the opposite.
Rather than requiring vertical integration in the alcohol industry, states (including Colorado) generally prohibit it, a policy aimed at fostering competition by preventing manufacturers from controlling retailers (as with the brewer-controlled taverns, a.k.a. "tied houses," that existed prior to Prohibition). The approach supported by the joint committee is an improvement on both of those systems, letting the market determine which combinations of functions make sense.
In a less encourging development, the joint committee is recommending marijuana taxes a lot heavier than the ones imposed on alcoholic beverages (even taking federal taxes into account). In addition to the 15 percent excise tax authorized by Amendmen 64, the committee is calling for a special sales tax, as recommended by the task force, also at a rate of 15 percent. The ABC affiliate in Denver says that, combined with existing state and local sales taxes (which total 8 percent in Denver), these levies would raise the retail cost of marijuana by roughly 40 percent. But the impact would actually be more dramatic than that, since the effect of the excise tax depends on the wholesale markup, and the sales tax will be calculated based on a retail price that includes the wholesale markup, the excise tax, and the retail markup.
Part of the rationale for the special sales tax was that the wholesale price would be hard to calculate and prone to manipulation if retailers were growing their own marijuana. But if the legislature agrees that the 70 percent rule makes no sense, that justification carries less weight.
The General Assemby has until May 8, the last day of the current session, to enact legislation setting the ground rules for recreational pot stores, which are supposed to start opening next year. Any taxes would have to be approved by voters this fall.
[Thanks to CK for the tip.]
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April.12.2013 at 5:12 pm
Jacob, even with that roughly 40-percent tax rate, given that the current cost of medical marijuana is even higher than street prices (although it is sometimes of a considerably higher grade), won't the growers, retailers, and everyone down the chain still be making a hefty profit?
I'm not trying to argue in favor of higher taxes for these industries (I'd like to see zero in fact) I'm just saying isn't the fear of a black market as a result of these onerous taxes somewhat overblown?
Where are you getting that medical costs more than street? I was paying about half as much when I had my medical permit.
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Agreed, I think actual prices will still be much lower for legal weed, even with a 40% tax.
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Those guys seem to know whats going on man.
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The cannabis-consuming community is going to mess this one up again. It's extremely important to get the regulation correct now because simple inertia will make it difficult to change later.
By contrast, it would be very easy to tighten laws in the future in response to real rather than imagined problems.
I hope MPP has good lobbyists up on Capitol Hill in Denver but it's disappointing that pot-heads are living up to their lazy, stoned, & stupid stereotypes. Ugh.
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What You Don't Know About Wes Bentley's Relationship To Heath Ledger
In 2015, Wes Bentley, of American Beauty fame, opened up about his relationship with the late Australian actor Heath Ledger, revealing that he and the 10 Things I Hate About You star had a very special bond. Speaking to Larry King, he revealed, "He was like a brother to me. We were close friends. We worked on Four Feathers together in 2000 and since then we had become very, very close." He continued, "We had good times and bad times … [his death is] the biggest loss of my life." (Via YouTube.)
But it's not the first time Bentley has spoken out about his close friendship with Ledger. "Heath was an essential piece of my life," Bentley wrote in a statement released around the time of Ledger's sudden passing in 2008 (via People). "At one point we were as close as two people could get without being blood. That closeness came from sharing a similar, life-altering experience in life at a young age where very few could relate and those who could often were pre-occupied with competition. It would have been isolating, not to mention boring, without him."
Wes Bentley and the late Heath Ledger were like family
We can only assume that Wes Bentley and Heath Ledger shared such a close friendship because they could relate to each other on multiple levels, including their love of poetry. "Whenever we got together, especially early on, we were all about pushing ourselves to be better. Not just as actors, but with our lives, too — the way we approached relationships, reading and writing poetry," Bentley told Details (via Us Weekly).
Sharing one specific memory, Bentley recalled, "He wrote his poetry on the computer. I wrote mine by hand. One time — this was in London, early in the morning, and we'd been up all night — I was reading from his computer, and I turned to him and said, 'This is beautiful, man, but I hate reading on computers." Bentley then revealed that Ledger "walked right up, grabbed the laptop, snapped it over his knee, and threw it off the balcony. Then he looked down and went, 'Oh [expletive]. Shouldn't have done that.'"
We can only imagine how much Bentley must still miss him today.
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BkiUe8Q5qhLBr1LtFkTF | 2 Cor 3:3 being manifested that you are a letter of Christ, cared for by us, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts.
2 Cor 3:6 who also made us adequate as servants of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.
2 Cor 3:13 and are not like Moses, who used to put a veil over his face so that the sons of Israel would not look intently at the end of what was fading away.
2 Cor 3:16 but whenever a person turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away.
2 Cor 3:17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.
2 Cor 3:18 But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit.
2 Cor 4:2 but we have renounced the things hidden because of shame, not walking in craftiness or adulterating the word of God, but by the manifestation of truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
2 Cor 4:4 in whose case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving so that they might not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
2 Cor 4:5 For we do not preach ourselves but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your bond-servants for Jesus' sake.
2 Cor 4:6 For God, who said, "Light shall shine out of darkness," is the One who has shone in our hearts to give the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.
2 Cor 4:10 always carrying about in the body the dying of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body.
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BkiUd0k5qoTA0iwhHv_n | xG® Technology, Inc. ("xG") (Nasdaq: XGTI, XGTIW), a leading provider of wireless video solutions to broadcast, law enforcement and defense markets, and private mobile broadband networks for critical communications, announced today a collaboration between its Integrated Microwave Technologies ("IMT") business and Marshall Electronics to offer a full wireless video solution for live broadcasts and sporting events. Marshall is a recognized leader in supplying professional cameras and display monitors. The integrated bundles of IMT's wireless video transmitters and Marshall's POV cameras will be on display at NAB 2018 (Booths C6008 and C6508).
The integrated bundles include one of IMT's ultra-miniature wireless video systems – IMTDragonFly or MicroLite 2 HD COFDM wireless video transmitter – as well as a Marshall Mini-Broadcast POV Camera — CV502 (HD-SDI) or CV505 (HD-SDI/HDMI). The bundles will provide quality live broadcasting solutions for capturing engaging points-of-view for supported broadcast programing of any kind. The integration includes full paint control of the Marshall camera, accessed through the IMTDragonFly and Microlite 2 Web Page interface.
The IMTDragonFly sets the standard in compact wireless video technology by delivering completely new and expanded points of view and perspective. It is available in a range of kits to fit various applications, including drones, sports, broadcast and body worn configurations. Each offering caters to the specific needs of the application. The IMTDragonFly has a compact and lightweight form factor and features minimized power requirements, making it ideal for drone and mobile use. It features HD/SD-SDI or optional HDMI inputs, and delivers up to 50mW of power in a package measuring in at 1.85 in. x 1.38 in. x .51 in. (50 mm x 35 mm x 13 mm) that weighs less than 1.2 oz. (34 g), providing long range, reliable HD video transmission.
The MicroLite 2 provides enhanced performance and video quality, perfect for broadcast applications where high-quality live streaming video is needed. The MicroLite 2 transmitter features HD/SD-SDI and HDMI inputs with COFDM transmission in a small, lightweight chassis. It delivers up to 200mW of power, providing long range, reliable HD video transmission.
The Marshall CV502 (HD-SDI) and CV505 (HD-SDI/HDMI) miniature cameras deliver up to 1920x1080p resolution at 60/59.94/50 frame rates. With a very low 0.2 lux (color) rating, the cameras capture accurate, sharp color images even under low-light conditions. The CV502 ships with an ultra-wide 3.7mm HD lens that is interchangeable to customize for specific applications. Marshall also offers a wide assortment of lens options for a fully-customizable AOV and focal length per camera position within an installation.
To further cater to unique applications, IMT and Marshall will continue to offer custom configurations. Package options will include support for specialized integration enclosures and mounts. As a reseller and distributor of Marshall cameras and accessories, IMT recently sold 50 Marshall POV cameras for use on the ADAC GT Masters series to be used in its specialized racing cars. IMT-Vislink's reseller in Germany, SalesCube GmbH, sold the equipment to Bert Blümer - Drahtlose Kamera Systeme Blümer Systementwicklung GmbH, who will handle the production.
For over 30 years, Marshall has been a trusted provider of high quality and reliable video, audio and multimedia systems for Broadcast Video, Pro A/V, Pro Audio and OEM applications worldwide. Marshall is dedicated to supplying the Pro A/V market with innovative POV and PTZ cameras, format converters, conferencing microphones and production equipment at great value without sacrificing quality or reliability. Marshall Electronics, Inc. operates manufacturing facilities in the US, China, Japan, Korea and Russia.
xG Technology's brands provide wireless video solutions to broadcast, law enforcement and defense markets, and private mobile broadband networks for use in challenging environments. xG's brand portfolio includes Integrated Microwave Technologies (IMT), Vislink, and xMax.
xMax is a secure, rapid-deploy mobile broadband system that delivers mission-assured wireless connectivity in demanding operating environments. It was designed to serve as an expeditionary and critical communications network for use in unpredictable scenarios and during fluid situations, making it ideal for disaster response, emergency communications, and defense applications. More information about xMax can be found at http://www.xgtechnology.com/system-overview/. In addition to the above business lines, xG has a dedicated Federal Sector Group (xG Federal) focused on providing next-generation spectrum sharing solutions to national defense, scientific research and other federal organizations. Additional information about xG Federal can be found at http://www.xgtechnology.com/technology/xg-federal/. | c4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
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