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From a zombie flick starring Iggy Pop to a tale of Chinese gangsters who decide to take over a city, these are the films vying for the top prize at the Cannes film festival which starts this week:
Quentin Tarantino apparently slaved for four months straight in the editing room to get his odyssey through Tinseltown's darkest year in as a late entry for Cannes.
This panorama of 1969 has Brad Pitt as the stunt double to Western star Leonardo Di Caprio and takes in everything from Bruce Lee to the sinister tale of cult leader Charles Manson.
Margot Robbie plays actress Sharon Tate, who was murdered by Manson's followers.
The poster for Jim Jarmusch's zombie comedy claims to have a "cast to wake the dead" — and they are not kidding. Bill Murray, Adam Driver, Tilda Swinton, Steve Buscemi, Danny Glover, Selena Gomez and Chloe Sevigny star in the opening film alongside musicians Iggy Pop, Tom Waits and RZA.
US indie icon Jarmusch scored a low-key triumph with last film "Paterson" — also starring Driver — which also premiered at Cannes, but this could make the leap to the multiplexes.
Having won the Palme d'Or two years ago with "I, Daniel Blake", which showed the devastation caused by austerity in Britain, veteran director Ken Loach is back with an indictment of the gig economy.
Written by his long-time collaborator Paul Laverty, it is the story of another Newcastle family battling debt since the 2008 financial crisis who hope to turn a corner when the father becomes a self-employed delivery driver.
Two decades after "The Thin Red Line", American master Terrence Malick returns to World War II with a haunting story of a German conscientious objector guillotined by the Nazis in 1943.
Goosepimples also seem guaranteed with the final screen performances of the late actors Michael Nyqvist and Bruno Ganz of "Downfall" and "Wings of Desire" fame.
It is the first time Malick has premiered a film at Cannes since he won the Palme d'Or with "The Tree of Life" in 2011.
Korean master Bong Joon-ho of "Okja" and "Snowpiercer" fame is another Cannes regular, famous for his dark, gripping, genre-bending creations.
This time he tells a tragicomic tale of a poor family's obsession with a rich one after their son gets a job as a tutor to the daughter of a wealthy industrialist.
The tale has echoes of another South Korean movie, "Burning", which became an arthouse hit last year after showing at Cannes.
With Bong regular Song Kang-ho ("The Host" and "Snowpiecer") in the lead, it also stars Choi Woo-shik of the cult horror hit "Train to Busan".
French Canadian wunderkind Xavier Dolan wrote, directed and plays the lead in his latest drama about a group of late twentysomethings in his native Quebec.
Of late, the prolific young auteur — who made a big splash with "Mommy" and "I Killed My Mother" — has divided critical opinion. Cannes will be hoping this is a return to form.
A biopic of Tommaso Buscetta, the first high-ranking member of Cosa Nostra to break the Sicilian Mafia's oath of silence, it stars Brazilian actress and model Maria Fernanda Candido as his third wife, who convinces him to spill the beans to US prosectors.
Veteran Italian auteur Marco Bellocchio shot the film in Sicily, Rome, London and Rio de Janeiro.
Three times Palme d'Or winners Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne return to the scene of their greatest triumphs with "Young Ahmed", a tight and tense tale of a teenager who embraces Islamic extremism.
It is set like the Belgian brothers' previous gritty slices of working-class life in their native French-speaking Wallonia, an area that served as the base for the terrorist cell who carried out the November 2015 Paris attacks.
Cannes usually only shows world premieres, but the festival has made an exception for Pedro Almodovar's most personal film.
Released in Spain and Mexico in March to almost universal acclaim, it is a psychodrama about the past catching up with a film director. With a bearded Antonio Banderas playing the auteur, and Penelope Cruz his mother, it's no wonder this is the biggest Spanish film of the year so far.
Having wowed Cannes in 2016 with "Aquarius", in which the amazing Sonia Braga shone, Brazilian director Kleber Mendonca Filho is back with a hard-hitting story of a human safari in the Amazonian interior.
The second instalment of "Blue is the Warmest Colour" director Abdellatif Kechiche's trilogy in homage to Sete, his hometown on the French Mediterranean. Critics were divided on whether the first part was a sensual feast or just leery.
At four hours, they will have plenty of time to mull their verdict on this one.
Celine Sciamma, who won rave reviews for "Girlhood", her 2014 tale of young black girls growing up in the gritty French suburbs, returns with the story of a painter commissioned to do the portrait of a young woman in the 18th century.
The film stars Adele Haenel, one of France's most sought-after young actresses.
Diao Yinan, who won the top prize at the Berlin film festival in 2014 for another crime story — "Black Coal, Thin Ice" — is the sole Chinese contender. This movie is in a similar noirish vein with a group of gangsters forming a union to take control of city.
Arnaud Desplechin, the whimsical French director of the 2004 film "Kings & Queens", is back exploring his northern home town of Roubaix in his latest feature starring Roschdy Zem, Lea Seydoux and Sara Forestier.
Austrian-born director Jessica Hausner delves into the near future in a film about genetic modification featuring rising British star Ben Whishaw and Emily Beecham.
French actor-director Ladj Ly, who grew up filming his high-rise Paris suburb and has previously worked with street art mega star JR, makes his Cannes debut with his first feature set in the deprived neighbourhood where the 2005 Paris riots began.
Palestinian director Elia Suleiman, who was nominated for the Palme d'Or in 2002 with "Divine Intervention" about a love affair across the Israeli-Palestinian divide, travels to Paris, New York and other cities for this rumination on a life lived in exile.
US director Ira Sachs casts Isabelle Huppert, Brendan Gleeson and Marisa Tomei in a film about three generations of a recomposed family coming to terms with the impending death of its matriarch during a final holiday in Portugal.
Romanian new wave director Corneliu Porumboiu has a detective fly from Bucharest to La Gomera in the Canary Islands to help a criminal escape from prison.
The debut feature of Mati Diop, a young actress-director born in France to Senegalese parents, is set on a building site in Dakar where the workers decide to take to the seas in search of a better life.
French director Justine Triet depicts a burnt-out psychotherapist who becomes inspired by working with a distressed young actress played by Adele Exarchopoulos, star of the Cannes-winning 2013 lesbian drama "Blue is the Warmest Colour".
For the first time, the festival will have an African Pavilion within the Film Market section, dedicated to the Business of Film in Africa says KFCB CEO Dr Ezekiel Mutua.
One of the objectives of the African Pavilion is to create a unique venue for movie trade and promotion that outlines the diversity and plurality of African descended film and television content.
The Pavilion also seeks to be an exclusive promotional venue where film industry stakeholders congregate to network and collaborate taking advantage of the unique atmosphere of the Festival de Cannes and to be an exceptional business platform aimed at providing stakeholders with an unprecedented access to the global film industry resources and professionals.
In recognition of the strides made by Kenya Film Classification Board in content regulation in the continental front, leading to the recent election of its Chief Executive Officer, Dr Ezekiel Mutua, as the Vice-Chair of the African Film Content Standard Setting Steering Committee, KFCB has been invited to the 2019 Edition of the Festival.
Further, the KFCB CEO will take part in diverse roundtable discussions on: 'Kenya, a buoyant Film Production Hub'.
He has also been requested to join other roundtable discussions on Film Policy Development, International Cooperation, Co-production and Film financing, film content regulation among other topical areas.
Other activities includes networking sessions, open discussions, panel discussions, plenary sessions, formal education sessions, discussions on exchange programmes.
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Panaji, March 27 (IANS) The Goa Police on Monday said the Supreme Court ban on liquor vends on state and national highways will help cut down on drunken driving and consequently road accidents in the coastal state.
The stand comes in the wake of Goa government's assurance to liquor vends located within 500 metres on either side of the highways in Goa of doing "something" to save them from shutdown.
On December 15, 2016, the Supreme Court ordered the state governments to not renew the licences of liquor vends operating within 500 metres of the highways after April 1.
Deputy Inspector General of Police Rupinder Kumar told media here that the Supreme Court order will act as a deterrent to drunken driving.
"In Goa, where highways are not wide enough, if the liquor vends are taken back 500 metres from the roads as per the apex court guidelines, it may act as a deterrent for drivers to get down and walk some distance to buy liquor," Kumar said.
According to an Excise Department survey, nearly one-third of the 11,000 licensed liquor stores in the state will have to close down in the wake of the Supreme Court order.


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Q: MySQL: Getting count and sum of integer values in multiple columns Ok so my requirement is fairly simple. I have a table like so.
images     |     videos      |      reviews
--------------------------------------------------
0          |     2           |       1
4          |     5           |       0
11         |     1           |       4
0          |     1           |       7

I need to write a query that counts the rows in each column that is not equal to 0, and also that gives the actual sum of the numbers in the columns. So the result will look something like this.
Columns        |     Counts      |      Sum
----------------------------------------------------
images         |     2           |      15
videos         |     4           |      9
reviews        |     3           |      13

Is this directly possible with SQL? I don't want to do the sum on the application level. So far I have written this query and it works fine, just without the sum part.
SELECT 'images', SUM(images != 0)
FROM dpsreport where publisherId = 91
UNION
SELECT 'videos', SUM(videos != 0)
FROM dpsreport where publisherId = 91
UNION
SELECT 'reviews', SUM(reviews != 0)
FROM dpsreport where publisherId = 91;

Note that SUM in the query gives me the count of the rows, not the actual sum, as in mathematical addition.

A: I think this does what you want:
SELECT 'images' as `columns`, SUM(images <> 0) as counts, SUM(images) as `sum`
FROM dpsreport where publisherId = 91
UNION ALL
SELECT 'videos', SUM(videos <> 0), SUM(videos)
FROM dpsreport where publisherId = 91
UNION ALL
SELECT 'reviews', SUM(reviews <> 0), SUM(reviews)
FROM dpsreport where publisherId = 91;

Notes:

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*The SQL standard for not equals is <> rather than != (although many databases support both).

*Use UNION ALL rather than UNION, to avoid the overhead of removing duplicates (which is negligible in this case).

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Your Stupendous Slovenia & Croatia Package
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Dive into culture, connect with locals and explore jaw dropping landscapes. Cruise the waterways of Venice, explore the romantic landscapes of Slovenia and witness natural beauty in Croatia.
3 Nights accommodation in Venice including breakfast
Grand Canal Boat Trip in Venice
11 Day guided holiday from Zagreb to Dubrovnik
10 Nights accommodation in cherry-picked hotels
14 Meals, including breakfast daily
Services of an expert Travel Director
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi
Private transfers between airport and accommodation throughout
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
***Rate based on twin share for travel 21 April to 4 May 2022. Other dates available, a surcharge may apply.***
***Solo traveler pricing also available.***
A city of marble palaces built atop a lagoon, where roads don't exist and instead relies on canals and waterways to get about the city.See what's hiding in the narrow backstreets: neighbourhood churches lined with Veroneses and priceless marbles, convents graced with ethereal Bellinis. Or, at the end of Venice's signature S-shaped waterway, the Palazzo Ducale and Basilica di San Marco rest.
Grand Canal Boat Trip
Small Group Venice boat tours provide the ideal sightseeing tours. View the city from a completely different perspective. Escape the hordes of tourists to discover a relaxing and rewarding experience as you glide down the main street of Venice. On our boat tour you'll travel in a luxurious motor-launch, limited to a maximum of 9 participants so that everyone can sit outside to enjoy an intimate experience of the waterways while listening to the detailed commentary of your expert Venice tour guide. In the first part of this tour, cruise down the Grand Canal at a relaxed pace with numerous photo opportunities as your friendly and knowledgeable guide introduce you to the splendid Palaces, Churches, Bridges and other Monumental buildings that line the main waterway of Venice. Learn the history and evolution of the main street of Venice, and be entertained by anecdotes about the famous and infamous people that once lived along this celebrated waterway. In the second part of this marvelous sightseeing tour sit back and enjoy a delightful journey through the minor canals. As you travel through four of the city districts of Venice you'll get a full overview and enjoy picture postcard views of the most romantic parts of the city.
Day 1: Zagreb
Embark on an off-the-beaten track discovery of Croatia. The capital city of Zagreb is your springboard to an enchanting journey through what was once a troubled region and is today a land of diverse cultures and traditions. Meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers this evening for a Welcome Reception and orientation drive.
Day 2: Bled
Spend the morning exploring Zagreb with a Local Specialist before travelling through romantic landscapes to the lakeside resort town of Bled, where we'll stay the next two nights.
Today explore this magnificent setting on your terms, but not before a scenic boat ride on Lake Bled's crystal-clear waters to Bled Island to view its Church of the Assumption. This evening, at our Be My Guest experience, savour local Slovenian flavours as you Connect With Locals at a traditional dinner with a local family.
Day 4: Opatija
We leave the beauty of Bled behind for one of Europe's smallest capitals. Embark on an orientation tour of Ljubljana this morning, admiring its Old Town, bridges and castle. We continue to the seaside resort of Opatija.
Seaside splendour is on the agenda and you'll start your day in the coastal city of Pula on Croatia's Istrian Peninsula. A visit to the 1st century arena with a Local Specialist will unravel the city's historical role as a strategic location for the Romans, Ostrogoths, Venetians and Allied Forces in World War II. Later, we head to the fishing port of Rovinj, where we wander through the Old Town and witness it's Mediterranean influences. Return to Opatija for some free time. See the statuesque nymph, her hand outstretched to cradle a seagull as a symbol of this region, and admire the belle-époque architecture.
Day 6: Plitvice
The extraordinary natural beauty of Plitvice takes centre stage today as we embark on a guided walking tour with a Local Specialist along the wooden pathways that are suspended over these mesmerising natural landscapes. You'll enjoy an unforgettable MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you admire the cascade of spectacular waterfalls and crystal-clear waters reflecting green, grey and blue against the lush landscapes. You'll feel the special significance of this place, which is undeniably one of Croatia's most beloved natural treasures and be grateful that through your visit you have helped to preserve it for generations to come. Thoroughly enchanted by the experience, you'll settle in for your overnight stay at Jezero Hotel, located in the very heart of the Plitvice Lakes National Park, a short stop from Kozjak, Plitvice's largest lake.
Day 7: Split
Today, we visit the walled island of Trogir with a Local Specialist. The stone town is connected to the mainland and the island of Čiovo by bridges and will delight lovers of art, and Renaissance, Baroque and Romanesque architecture. We continue our journey to Split, where we'll join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour and Dive Into Culture when we visit Diocletian's Palace, built for the emperor's retirement. Spend the evening on your own, or join an Optional Experience to enjoy traditional Dalmatian flavours.
Delve into centuries of heritage on this free day in Split. Consider a full-day Optional Experience to one of the Dalmatian islands. Ascend the bell tower for magnificent views of the sprawling terracotta roofs and white marble façades that edge on to the Adriatic, or savour the city's delicious gastronomy at cafés tucked away in hidden lanes.
Day 9: Dubrovnik
The impressive walls of Dubrovnik beckon, but not before we stop to admire the extraordinary walled city of Ston, with its dramatic views and laid-back fishing village atmosphere. Dive Into Culture and visit Europe's oldest salt pans where you'll hear how salt has been harvested here since ancient times. We continue to Dubrovnik this evening.
Tread in the footsteps of Lord Byron and George Bernard Shaw, who were intoxicated by the allure of Dubrovnik. With your Local Specialist, you'll embark on a Small Group Sightseeing tour past the Rector's Palace, Onofrio's Fountain and the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries, before spending time on your own. As our journey comes to an end, join your travel companions for a Farewell Dinner.
Our time together comes to an end this morning after breakfast.


I'm a huge fan of liquid eyeliner and have been a long time fan of both Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner and Lancome Precision Point Eyeliner. But as a makeup junkie, I am always shopping and looking around for the next best thing. Recently, Elizabeth Arden came out with a new color collection, Liquid Assets, and introduced five brand new liquid liners to her line. They are water-proof, smudge-proof, transfer-proof, sweat-proof, and quick-drying, so of course I jumped at the chance to check them out!
I am so happy I tried these. I love the bold pigmentation of color and I can attest to the fact that they truly do last 24 hours. I don't usually test makeup out overnight, but I fell asleep putting one of my girls to bed the other night and I woke up to eyeliner that was just as perfect in the morning as when I applied it the previous morning. Because of how long lasting this is, you're going to need a waterproof eye makeup remover when you go to take this off.
One of my favorite things about these is the packaging. As you can see, on the end they've color coded them for you so you can see what you're reaching for. I love that I don't have to play a guessing game when I am reaching for the one that I want. The color coded end also depicts these as being slightly shimmery, which is accurate. There is a bit of color shift in these but I wouldn't classify them as shimmery. Bold with a hint of glimmer would be more like it! The applicator tip is micro-fine and you can achieve a thin or a thick liquid line with this. The tip is long so I can work quickly with it which I really appreciate! You get enough product to work with once you pull this out of the tube, and then some. I have been making it a habit to wipe the tip on the edge just a little bit so I don't end up with a mess. I don't think it picks up WAY too much product, but I would rather go back for more than end up with a mess. It also takes a moment to set, so I'm careful not to do a ton of blinking for around 30 seconds after I've applied this.
I'm just loving the color selection! From left to right: Dark Valentine, Mystic Green, Plum Desire, Gilded Brown, Electric Blue.
I've found myself reaching for Gilded Brown more than any of the other shades. I like that it's not as harsh as black, but it's dark and defining enough that I can still look put together when I wear it. I don't wear a ton of eye makeup most days in the summer- usually it's just a champagne shimmer color if anything, so a brown liquid liner is about perfect for me. I like that this is a brown shade that doesn't lean too red or too ashy. It has become a quick favorite!
If you are interested in other pieces from this line, I talked about the Beautiful Color Bold Illuminating Liquid highlighter in this post last week. I also can't wait to try their new liquid lipsticks!
Have you seen this in stores yet? What do you think? What is your favorite liquid liner?
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I like liquid liners with skinny brushes like that. I've been using UD and also Jordana liquid liners in colors. The EA look great!
I've been wearing liquid liner almost exclusively for the last 6 months and these look great. It's so hard to find a brown that is actually brown and not just a lighter black. The brown liner here looks great.
These look great. I too tend to reach for a brown liner.


Attorney Alexander Berry of the Damascus Road Law group understands the ins and outs of the courtroom, he knows how to get the best plea deals as well as how to win in the courtroom. Having been a former Government Lawyer, Alexander Berry has dealt with Criminal Cases his entire legal career. He understands how a DUI or Domestic Violence Conviction can ruin your life. He knows how to get the best possible plea deal, while not being afraid of trial and can take a case all the way to the "Not Guilty" verdict.
Attorney Alexander Berry has handled DUI cases his whole legal career and understands the full impact that a conviction can have on you and your family.
There are two parts to a DUI, the criminal aspect in court, and the civil aspect at a DMV Hearing. Navigating the hoops associated with both can be difficult and getting the best result without the help of an experienced is extremely difficult. The District Attorneys are not your friends, they are concerned with convictions and lengthy jail sentences. Attorney Alexander Berry knows how to fight all aspects of a DUI Case. He knows how to file the correct motions to contest the police stopping your vehicle, how to contest blood and breath results and how to use that to your advantage to get the best possible plea bargain. If the case is more appropriate to take all the way to trial, he knows how to pick the right jury for your case, how to effectively cross-examine witness and the right arguments to make before the judge and jury.
We will work with you to fight for cancellation of removal.
An Immigrant can fight a deportation proceeding by obtaining a cancellation of removal, there are many different ways of obtaining this. There is Cancellation of Removal for those who are Legal Permanent Residents. Cancellation of Removal for undocumented individuals and Cancellation of removal for those who are victims of domestic violence. Finally you can fight a deportation by applying for asylum. Will fight hard for you to remain in the country.
Immigration and Criminal Law are the two main focuses of the Firm and the reason we practice them is because of the personal experience that we have encountered with them. As an Immigrant to the country, Alexander Berry understands the hurdles associated with navigating the obtuse Immigration laws and the anxiety in associated with waiting for a Green Card. He wants to help others fulfill the dream of becoming American. As for Criminal Law, Alexander Berry knows the terror of being stopped by the police and accused of a crime he didn't do, when he matched the description of a fugitive. Mr. Berry knows that the Police get it wrong all the time and is dedicated to helping people fight for their innocence.


Indonesia received 210,372 tourists from other Asean member states in March, accounting for 35.17 percent of the overall tourist arrivals in the country in that month.
"In March 2011, ASEAN tourists, for instance, from Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand reached 210,372," Deputy Director of ASEAN Region at the Culture and Tourism Ministry Chrismiastutie said here on Monday.
She said 598,068 tourists visited Indonesia in March.
Cumulatively, the number of tourists from other ASEAN member states reached 556,336 in the first quarter of 2011. The figure represented 32.44 percent of the overall tourist arrivals over the period reaching 1,714,946, according to the center of data processing and network system at the ministry.
"We predict the figure will increase significantly in line with the position of Indonesia as the 2011 ASEAN chair," she said.
In the first quarter of 2011, tourists from other ASEAN member states dominated tourist arrivals in Indonesia, she said.
"Throughout this year there will be many MICE (Meeting Incentive Conference and Exhibition) events to be held in Indonesia as the ASEAN chair," she said.
Singapore took the lead as the source of Indonesia`s tourist arrivals among ASEAN member states in the January-March 2011 period, with 271,523 tourists, up 7.92 percent from the same period last year.
This was followed by Malaysia with 239,663 tourists, the Philippines 28,400, and Thailand 16,750.
Overall, tourist arrivals in the country grew 6.44 percent in the first three months of 2011 compared with the same period last year.
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Applying Epoxy to guide wraps isn't difficult, but it is tedious, so follow these instructions below to ensure a simple process and a sleek finish.
By this point in the rod build, you have already installed both grips, the reel seat, the tip top, the guides and the guide wraps. But before your custom fishing rod is ready for action, you must epoxy over the guide wraps to secure each one in place.
Although applying epoxy finish isn't hard, the process can be tedious and quite nerve-racking when done incorrectly. Use the instructions that follow to avoid any epoxy headaches that stand between you and the ultimate custom fishing performance.
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The majority of epoxy finish for rod building comes in a two-part, 50/50 blend. Using a resin and a hardener, two-part epoxies must be mixed accurately to ensure it will dry successfully.
Chuck up your rod into a rod drier, which depending on the drier's RPMs, will continually rotate the rod as you apply epoxy.
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Next, take a disposable brush and begin lightly applying epoxy over each guide wrap.
The epoxy on each guide wrap should run a quarter of an inch past the wrap and onto the blank. This prevents moisture from seeping into and under the thread wraps, and eventually, rusting the guide feet.
With epoxy accurately applied on each thread wrap, run an alcohol burner briefly under each wrap to remove any remaining bubbles in the epoxy.
Never use a butane lighter because it will taint the clear nature of the epoxy with a smoky color. Also, avoid applying the flame directly to the epoxy because it will loosen the bond, causing the epoxy to sag.
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Preserving Australia's Great Natural Wonder
By Dell Technologies | November 24, 2020 December 13, 2020
Spanning 2,300km in length and comprising over 3,000 individual reefs, Australia's Great Barrier Reef occupies an area the size of Italy and is one of the world's most biodiverse ecosystems.
Climate change is the greatest threat to the Great Barrier Reef's future but given its immense size, the impacts of disturbance events like coral bleaching and extreme weather are not even, resulting in a patchwork of healthy, degraded and recovering reef sites.
With only 5 per cent of the Great Barrier Reef regularly monitored, scientists and managers need up-to-date insights on reef state to better target their resources. To help guide decision-making, Dell Technologies and Intel are working with Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef and the University of Queensland (UQ) to enable real-time data collection as part of their Great Reef Census project.
The Great Reef Census has been developed to pilot new ways of capturing large-scale reconnaissance data from across the Great Barrier Reef. To achieve this, Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef wanted to harness an abundant resource – the vessels and people already out on the Reef every day.
One of the challenges facing CEO Andy Ridley and his team was making data collection real time. Citizen scientists and people who work on the Reef are eager to assist the project by capturing survey photos but can lose momentum and fail to upload the images once they depart the boat.
Tourism crews undertaking surveys are also busy hosting guests, so need to quickly and easily upload the images as part of their on-board routine. Researchers on longer expeditions to remote reefs need to upload images from survey sites as they go, rather than waiting to return to shore. The solution rolled out on vessels such as tourism boats, dive liveaboards, fishing charters and superyachts needed to be simple, efficient, safe and reliable – and able to withstand harsh reef conditions.
Engineers from Dell Technologies and Intel wanted to solve this challenge. "We had to get creative to develop a viable technology solution to help participants simply upload photos and then efficiently and securely relay them onshore for processing and analysis. There were lots of factors to think about. Part of the team is floating in the open ocean over many hours from the mainland, making connectivity, bandwidth and security even more challenging. A standard laptop or server would never cope in the extreme heat or with divers covered in saltwater," says Ryan Tassotti, Principal Systems Engineer at Dell Technologies ANZ who lead the group.
The IT solution that both met the needs of the project and could withstand the challenging environment includes a secure edge-to-core networking solution. Comprising multiple edge devices that are powered by Intel Atom processors, these ruggedised devices can withstand heat and water, and provide power for data analytics with a low energy footprint.
Bringing the edge to the reef
IT architects and developers from Dell Technologies worked alongside Citizen of the Great Barrier Reef's technology lead Som Meaden to build an infrastructure solution that supports a purpose-built portal for citizen scientists on the vessels to submit survey photos from each reef and follow the journey of this data. These photos, taken at intervals along the reef, are uploaded via user devices that securely connect to Wi-Fi that is provided by the edge device. When back near mainland, the edge device automatically connects to the local 4G network and the images are uploaded to the Great Reef Census website, where they will later be analysed by the University of Queensland's marine research team, as well as citizen scientists from around the world who can participate in the project digitally.
The team at UQ will use the data to monitor dangers faced by corals and identify ways to better manage reef sites. Professor Peter Mumby explains, "With access to limited data, our existing models for tracking reef health aren't as effective as we need them to be. The Great Reef Census data will provide an invaluable injection of data to give us a much clear understanding of what's happening and enable us to drive more targeted projection and regeneration activities."
Once the team identifies a healthy reef, they can focus efforts on ensuring it is protected and then during coral spawning, it will hopefully release gametes (a combined sperm and egg) to repopulate nearby damaged reefs.
Using innovation to tackle big issues
With real time data collection now being trialled successfully on a range of boats, Andy and his team at Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef hope to expand the project to reach even more reefs in 2021, widening the net of data capture. Dell Technologies' SVP and Managing Director, Angela Fox says, "This project is one that is close to our team members' hearts. As a company, we're continually looking for ways in which technology can enable and power human progress. We're very proud of the role our team will play in this project to protect one of our national, as well as global, natural wonders."
Assigning vessels to certain priority reefs will create an influx of invaluable photos that will enable the team to map the state of many reefs and use that information to identify those reefs that are most important in driving recovery from recent bleaching events. "Being able to run IoT solutions in remote locations will change the way we view the world. We're proud to have been a part of enabling citizen scientists around the world to help protect Australia's Great Barrier Reef," says Ryan McCurdy, Vice President, Global Accounts, Intel.
The Great Reef Census is a Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef project, delivered in partnership with the University of Queensland, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and the Australian Institute of Marine Science with support from James Cook University. The project is funded by the partnership between the Australian Government's Reef Trust and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation, the Prior Family Foundation and the Reef & Rainforest Research Centre.
To follow the progress of the Great Reef Census, head to citizensgbr.org and follow @citizensgbr. From 1 February 2021, you can participate online by helping to analyse the images captured from the Great Barrier Reef.
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Hemoperitoneum, or blood in the peritoneal cavity, is a frequent complication of peritoneal dialysis (PD) - particularly among premenopausal women - with an overall incidence of 6-57%(1–3). It may be due to the dialysis procedure itself or due to factors unrelated to renal disease. The presentation of hemoperitoneum can vary from a light-red contamination in the dialysate effluent, to the appearance of gross blood in the effluent bag(4). Regular performance of dialysis exchanges allows early detection.
Typically, the PD effluent should be cultured initially. The white blood cell count and amylase level are then obtained at the first occurrence of hemoperitoneum. To determine the severity of bleeding, an effluent hematocrit level should also be obtained and changes in blood hemoglobin levels are monitored. Heavy recurrent bleeding associated with pain and fever should prompt urgent evaluation. An effluent hematocrit greater than 2% suggests severe bleeding. Further evaluation may include coagulation studies and abdominal imaging, such as a CT scan, an ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging or an angiography. In the presence of visible blood, rapid exchanges and the use of intraperitoneal anticoagulants have been recommended to prevent clotting(5). Oral contraceptives may prevent ovulation and control bleeding(2). Aspirin and other systemic anticoagulants should be stopped, if possible. If bleeding persists, surgical exploration may be required(5).
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Dinner with Friends is a play written by Donald Margulies. It premiered at the 1998 Humana Festival of New American Plays and opened Off-Broadway in 1999. The play received the 2000 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
Gabe and Karen, a happily married middle-aged couple, live in Connecticut. They have been friends with Tom and Beth, another married couple, for many years. In fact, it was Gabe and Karen who introduced their friends in the first place. While having dinner at Gabe and Karen's home, Beth tearfully reveals that she is getting a divorce from Tom, who has been unfaithful.
Tom, who had been away on business, finds out that Beth has told their friends about the looming divorce, and hastens to Gabe and Karen's home. Tom and Beth had planned to tell their friends about their breakup together, but Tom now believes that Beth has unfairly presented herself as the wronged party, and feels he must present his own side of the story.
The time flashes back twelve years, to a vacation home on Martha's Vineyard, when Karen and Gabe introduce Beth to Tom. Over the course of the play, both couples are seen at different ages and stages of their lives. Tom and Beth's breakup affect Gabe and Karen, who first feel compelled to choose sides, and then begin to question the strength of their own seemingly tranquil marriage. They also begin to see the real meaning behind their friendships with Tom and Beth.
The play was initially produced at the Humana Festival of New American Plays (Louisville, Kentucky) in March 1998. The Humana production was directed by Michael Bloom and featured Adam Grupper and Linda Purl as Gabe and Karen and Devore Millman and David Byron as Beth and Tom.
A revised version was presented at South Coast Repertory in Costa Mesa, California, in October 1998. The South Coast Rep production starred Julie White (Beth), John Carroll Lynch (Gabe), Jane Kaczmarek (Karen) and T. Scott Cunningham (Tom).
Dinner with Friends premiered Off-Broadway at the Variety Arts Theatre on November 4, 1999, after previews from October 22 and an out of town tryout in Stamford, Connecticut from October 12 to 17. The director was Daniel J. Sullivan (at South Coast Rep and Off-Broadway), with sets by Neil Patel, costumes by Jess Goldstein and lighting by Rui Rita.
The play was revived Off-Broadway by the Roundabout Theatre Company at the Laura Pels Theatre, running from February 2014 to April 13, 2014. Directed by Pam MacKinnon, the cast featured Heather Burns (Beth), Marin Hinkle (Karen), Darren Pettie (Tom) and Jeremy Shamos (Gabe).
The play had its UK premiere at the Hampstead Theatre, London in July 2001. Directed by Simon Curtis, the cast featured Elizabeth McGovern and Kevin Anderson as Beth and Tom, and Rolf Saxon and Samantha Bond as Gabe and Karen. Dinner with Friends is presented in London at the Park Theatre, from October 27, 2015 to November 28. Directed by Tom Attenborough, the cast features Harry Dhillon as Tom, Finty Williams as Beth, and Shaun Dooley and Sara Stewart as Gabe and Karen.
The play ran in Paris at the Comédie des Champs-Élysées in 1999, directed by Michel Fagadau and titled Dîner Entre Amis. The cast featured Didier Sandre (Tom), Catherine Frot, Jean-Pierre Malo and Liana Fulga.
The play made its Los Angeles debut at the Geffen Playhouse in October 2000. Directed by Daniel Sullivan, the cast starred Kevin Kilner (Tom), Dana Delany (Beth), Rita Wilson (Karen) and Daniel Stern (Gabe). The play has had other regional productions, including the Alliance Theatre, Atlanta; Berkeley Repertory Theatre, California; the Old Globe Theatre; the Portland Stage, Maine (2005); and the Philadelphia Theatre Company (2001).
Elyse Sommer, the CurtainUp reviewer, in writing of the original 1999 production, wrote: "Happily the author of 'Collected Stories' and 'Sight Unseen' has once again marshaled his ability to free character and situation prototypes from their cookie cutter mold familiarity. Just as happily, director Daniel Sullivan has given the script a handsome, smoothly orchestrated production and four actors who fuse Margulies' words with the finesse of a finely tuned string quartet."
The reviewer of the original production for Aisle Say NY wrote: "...when it threatens to be schematic and predictable, it is anything but; and what would seem to be a light comedy about friendship and shifting loyalties, becomes instead a surprisingly touching rumination about the changes that come with age: the changes redefining relationships, the changes within relationships, the impact new relationships have on old, and the balances and affections that shift unexpectedly, just because, despite our reluctance to want to accept it, life goes on."
The CurtainUp reviewer, in writing of the 2014 revival, concluded: "But for all its richly flavored dialogue and characterizations, the dinner served up at the Laura Pels doesn't resonate as quite the gourmet meal it once was. It's a well structured, insightful play but it leaves you hungry for seeing Mr. Margulies apply his considerable gifts to more currently significant themes."
The play was adapted into a 2001 TV film by HBO, starring Dennis Quaid as Gabe, Andie MacDowell as Karen, Greg Kinnear as Tom, and Toni Collette as Beth. The movie was directed by Norman Jewison with the screenplay by Margulies.
The Variety reviewer wrote: "What makes 'Dinner With Friends' such an impressive work is Margulies' ability to bring feelings of loss and the fear of change to the forefront in a truly honest fashion, without forcing the issues too bluntly." It was nominated for two Emmys, including Outstanding Made for Television Movie.


Here's where things stood in Detroit on Aug. 13, 1966: The temperatures were in the mid-70s, the Temptations were No. 1 on the R&B charts and the Tigers were No. 2 in the American League.
But one achievement loomed largest in the minds of thousands of local teens that Saturday: catching the Beatles at Olympia Stadium. And for at least one of the kids inside the noisy arena — probably the only 16-year-old there in a suit and tie — it was an experience that galvanized a long and colorful professional career.
Doug Elbinger was a Henry Ford High School student and aspiring photojournalist when he got himself through the backstage door that afternoon and talked his way onto the Beatles' stage.
Fifty years later, the photos he captured are among the few surviving high-quality images of the show. Until now, most of his shots have sat in the shadows, seen only by diehard Beatles collectors and those who have purchased Elbinger's self-published career retrospective.
Armed with two rolls of film, a Rolleiflex box camera and a plucky spirit, the teen snapped John, Paul, George and Ringo in their red-pinstriped suits during the day's matinee show, part of a doubleheader that turned out to be the Beatles' final Motor City visit — just two weeks before the group stopped touring for good.
Elbinger headed to the old Olympia site on Thursday to reminisce about the concert that set him on his life's course as a pro photographer. The venue was razed when the Detroit Red Wings moved to Joe Louis Arena in 1979, giving way to a Michigan National Guard armory, and these days the energy at Grand River and McGraw is quiet and low-key. It's a far cry from the scene Elbinger remembers in '66, when the streets and sidewalks swarmed with eager Beatles fans.
The show inside was fast and frantic, but Elbinger stayed patient as he operated a few yards from the world's biggest rock group: His two rolls of film meant he had just 24 snaps to work with.
Elbinger was young and green, but he had talent. Inspired by the work of Civil War photographer Mathew Brady, he'd gotten his first camera at age 12, and in high school he placed first in a National Scholastic photo competition.
That was enough to get him under the wing of Free Press chief photographer Tony Spina, a rock star of his own in the photojournalism world. During his 43 years at the paper, Spina documented some of the 20th Century's most notable newsmakers and events, including gripping shots of the Detroit riot that helped the Free Press land a 1968 Pulitzer Prize.
The veteran photographer had enlisted the teenager to carry his bags and gear during assignments, a task that offered valuable lessons in the field and darkroom at the foot of a master.
Spina rewarded the youngster by handing down one of his cameras — the twin-lens Rolleiflex used by Elbinger at the Beatles show.
The Spina apprenticeship left the 16-year-old with another crucial tool: a press pass. It was the golden ticket when Elbinger showed up by himself at Olympia's back door while concert-goers made their way through the front gates.
In those days, "you put a camera around your neck, and you could go most anywhere," he said.
But Elbinger was there to work ("I was a serious photographer"), and as he approached the stage, he saw the gaggle of professional shooters jammed in front awaiting the concert's start.
"I knew there was no way I was going to elbow my way into that crowd," he said.
So he ventured to the stairs at the side of the stage, encountering a thickly accented British man he'd later learn was Mal Evans, the Beatles' road manager.
August 1966 was a rough stretch for the band. Touring had become a grind, and this U.S. run was dogged by a frenzy of controversy following Lennon's "more popular than Jesus" remark. The Beatles were disenchanted with life on the road.
Elbinger recalls four musicians who "looked like they were trying really hard to do a good concert" but were stymied by the scene around them.
For the next 40 minutes, the teen photographer had the run of the place, even heading behind the stage for a perspective from Ringo Starr's drum kit. Thinking back on the unfettered access, Elbinger chuckled as he contrasted it with today's tightly controlled concert situations, where security is intense and media photographers are typically limited to three songs.
Few figures in the 1960s were more extensively chronicled on film than the Beatles, yet images of that final Detroit visit have been hard to come by. Over time, through chats with other photogs who worked the show, Elbinger realized he had something uncommon on his hands.
For a 16-year-old boy, of course, such photos weren't merely historical documents — they were a fun bragging point in the Henry Ford lunchroom when school resumed a few weeks later. And that was enough to lock in Elbinger's life plan.
That's not quite right: Elbinger attended Michigan State University and embarked on four fruitful decades of shooting events, celebrities and political leaders for some of the country's preeminent magazines and papers such as the Free Press. Several Michigan governors, including William Milliken and Jim Blanchard, tapped him for official work and formal portraits.
Elbinger retired from full-time photography about 10 years ago to become an energy consultant, but in 2014 he published "Encounters With Remarkable Men," showcasing his favorite career shots. The book opens, naturally, with his 13 Beatles photos.
• Doug Elbinger's photos and his book, "Encounters With Remarkable Men," can be purchased here.
Contact Brian McCollum: 313-223-4450 or bmccollum@freepress.com.


Get ready Sydney mammas-to-be! The Babyology baby shower high tea is coming to Swissotel!
Does an afternoon feasting on delicious food, surrounded by your best friends and family, with the chance to win all manner of designer items for baby sound like a perfect Sunday to you? Then you better book a ticket to our first Sydney Babyology baby shower high tea!
Only a limited number of tickets are available to our baby shower high tea event at Sydney's glorious Swissotel next month, and some very enthusiastic pregnant mammas-to-be and their friends have already snapped some 100 tickets up this week, so do be quick and book if you want to join us.
The Babyology baby shower high tea will be held on Sunday, October 26, at the Swissotel in Market St. There will be two high tea sittings – from noon to 2pm and from 3pm to 5pm. The Swissotel chefs have promised the most decadent menu yet, with warm scones, petite four sandwiches and other baby-themed sweet delights on the menu. There'll be a selection of freshly-brewed teas and coffee – decaf and herbal too for those pregnant ladies who prefer it – and even a welcome glass of bubbly for your guests. Tickets cost $65 per person and can be booked direct with Swissotel, so gather your friends and celebrate your baby shower in style.
Of course, being a Babyology event, you can expect some of the most exclusive brands in the world of all things baby and maternity will be there to shower our guests with gifts. We can tell you that brands including Stokke, Oeuf, Hugs Factory, Infasecure, Baby Bunting, Ergobaby, Pacapod and Fess Little Noses will be there with plenty of goodies to share. Top Sydney event stylist Decorations by Jelena will make the high tea look just so, with beautiful floral arrangements on each table that someone will get to take home! Every mum will also receive a gift bag bursting with baby products and special offers too, so expect to be spoilt!
Now here's a few things that some mums-to-be who attended our inaugural baby shower high tea event in Melbourne had to say, along with some images from the day to whet your appetites. Both our high tea sittings in Melbourne sold out and there was a very long waiting list of disappointed expectant mums who missed out on tickets, so don't let that happen to you!
"The feel of the event was lovely, very warm and welcoming. Amazing service, indulgent cuisine, lovely prizes and wonderful company," one mum told us afterwards.
Another said the atmosphere was "beautiful". "Wonderfully organised and great gift bags," she said, while another added that it was "nice that everyone had something to take home" with the gift bags.
So, Sydney mammas, make sure to mark the date – October 26 – in your calendars and book your tickets with Swissotel as soon as you can so you don't miss out! We can't wait to meet you all!


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New PTSD Research Aims at Prevention
Biotech health virtual reality
The deadliest killer of American soldiers on the modern battlefield is not enemy artillery or sniper fire, or even improvised explosive devices (IEDs) such as roadside bombs.
Instead, the deadliest killer is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) — the overwhelming effect that sudden, shocking events combined with endless uncertainty can have on the human mind. In recent and ongoing wars, more U.S. service members have lost their lives to suicide than in combat.
PTSD research has thus become a major focus of investigation by the defense and health communities. Recently, here at Now we looked at the role that technologies such as virtual reality (VR) are playing in therapies that help returning veterans overcome the effects of PTSD.
From Recovery to Prevention
But PTSD research is also taking the challenge to its next level, seeking to harness virtual reality not only to aid recovery from PTSD, but to prevent it from arising in the first place. This research effort starts from a reality of the battlefield that is known from ancient times: Training makes a profound difference.
As Matthieu Aikins of Popular Science writes about seasoned troops operating in Afghanistan, they "had done this so many times during training that they were operating from muscle memory. The surge in stress sharpened their attention, heightened their performance."
Preparing soldiers for the unexpected is a familiar role of military training. But research into using VR to help soldiers deal with horrific past experiences also pointed to the possibility that it could help prepare them for such experiences beforehand.
Training for Trauma
Albert "Skip" Rizzo of USC has played a leading role in these efforts, through a program known as STRIVE, which stands for Stress Resilience In Virtual Environments. As Roxanne Palmer writes in International Business Times, STRIVE is a "video game" that exposes its players to experiences that are left out of typical arcade games:
Thus, in the STRIVE environment, "a soldier becomes virtually immersed in missions that will force him or her to confront emotionally challenging experiences: the deaths or injuries of civilian children, the deaths of fellow soldiers and handling human remains."
To maximize the immersive effect, PTSD research is drawing on technology tools such as Northrop Grumman's Virtual Immersive Portable Environment (VIPE) Holodeck. In its broader training role, as Allen McDuffie writes in Wired, VIPE provides the fully immersive environment that effective training requires.
Says Brig. Gen. Michael Lundy, "for us to be able to execute realistic training — good training — we have to be able to bring that operational environment" into a virtual reality world. This remains true even when that training involves learning to cope with the worst horrors of combat.
Operating in Multiple Dimensions
Working with virtual-reality tools through VIPE and STRIVE represents only one dimension of the ongoing battle against PTSD and its effects on service members. The tools of the information and intelligence battlefield, such as Big Data analytics, have also been enlisted to fight PTSD.
For example, as Patricia Kime reports at Military Times, researchers at Northrop Grumman teamed up with the Defense Personnel and Security Research Center and the University of Utah National Center for Veterans Studies to investigate "suicide cues" — warning flags of potential suicide efforts — that can appear in social media posts.
While the immediate focus of these efforts is safeguarding service members and veterans against the effects of battlefield PTSD, they will also help first responders, such as police, firefighters and paramedics, who are at risk from sudden exposure to horrific experiences. Ultimately these tools will help us to understand and protect against traumatic effects of stress that can arise in all walks of life.


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Week 6 of Women's Premier League/ Paykan Remains on Top
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Tehran, Iran, January 11, 2018 – Tehran Paykan with the win against Tehran Representative is still on the top of the ranking table.
As the Public Relations of Volleyball Federation reported, the sixth week of national women's premier league took place in reminisce of "Shahid Mohsen Hojaji" in cities of Tehran Isfahan, and Behnamir.
Results in week 6
Mazandaran Behnamir b Tabriz Shahrdari: 3-0 (25-12, 25-17, 25-7)
Isfahan Zob Ahan b Tehran Saloot: 3-0 (25-16, 25-17, 25-17)
Tehran Paykan b Tehran Representative: 3-0 (25-22, 25-17, 25-17)
Tehran Paykan: 5 wins, 16 points
Isfahan Zob Ahan: 5 wins, 14 points
Mazandaran Behnamir: 3 wins, 9 points
Tehran Representative: 2 wins, 6 points
Tehran Saloot: 2 wins, 6 points
Tehran Abnoos: no win, no point
Tabriz Shahrdari: no win, no point
Tags: Iran, Premier League, Week 6, Women's Volleyball
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Week 5 of Women's Premier League/ Zob Ahan Overcome Paykan
Week 15 of Men's Premier League / Tehran Paykan Moves Down
Week 14 of Men's Premier League / Tabriz Shahrdari Conquer 2nd place
Week 13 of Men's Premier League / Paykan Moves to the 2nd Place


A good internet connection is not always available in rural areas. A community living in a valley between Picton and Waikawa is one of those places. Because of its location there is no landline available and cellphone signal is limited to only high spots in the valley. To solve this problem I designed and installed a long range WiFi link with a solar powered repeater station.
Scalability. The system should allow easy configuration of new clients.
A remote stand alone repeater station is required because a hill prevents a direct Point to Point (PTP) link.
The remote repeater station should consume as little power possible.
The remote repeater station should be scalable to accept more hardware in the near future (WiFi antennas, IP camera, weather station).
As mentioned above there is no line of sight from Picton to the houses within the valley. The solution is to create a repeater station on top of the hill in between the transmitter and the receiver. The repeater station is self sufficient by the means of a solar panel and batteries and operates 24/7. Because of this there are two separate WiFi links daisy chained together to provide a connection to the end user. Link 1 from Picton to the top of the hill and link 2 form the top of the hill to the end user.
Several calculations can be made to determine if the equipment you would like to use for your long range WiFi link is up for the task. These calculations include Free-Space Path Loss, Link Budget Estimate, Fresnel Zones and the EIRP. You can download the Ubiquiti Wireless Admin Training Guide which explains all these calculations and the basics of wireless transmissions very well. It is a must read!
If you already are familiar with the calculations and just want a simple spreadsheet which does them for you, you can download link_calculations_v1.0.xlsx below. Might require 64 bit software to get accurate results.
Frequencies are chosen depending on the available unused WiFi spectrum at the antenna sites.
Link 1 (Picton to top of nearby hill).
Try out the calculator below for your own values and see the result (Not all browsers are supported).
The purpose of a link budget is to relate the variables previously calculated to plant for an outdoor wireless link. These variables include path loss, transmit power, and antenna gain. The following formula shows how these variables together can help estimate the RX signal strength for an outdoor wireless link.
To achieve maximum performance, the signal strength should remain between -40dBm and -60dBm.
The Fresnel zone defines the area surrounding a line-of-sight link that must be free of obstructions that might cause out-of-phase reflections that can significantly degrade signal quality. The image to the right is an example of a potential client with an obstruction that is within the Fresnel zone of the link. In this case, a signal reflection coy will arrive at the receiver and degrade the signal quality.
Ubiquiti has made an online tool (airLink) available that does these calculations for you. AirLink can be found here. Or you can try out the calculator below for your own values and see the result (Not all browsers are supported). I simplified the calculator by automatically calculating the wavelength depending on the chosen frequency.
924MHz - 4 watt (36dBm) total EIRP with 5MHz channel width.
Note 1: Do not use 5605MHz as this is being used by the MetService Rain Radar equipment.
Note 2: As each client station is receiving from and transmitting to the one station (the central access point) the client station is essentially employing a point-to-point service and so, in the frequency range 5.725 GHz to 5.850 GHz is allowed the higher power limit of up to 1 Watt peak transmitter power, with up to 200 Watts (e.i.r.p.) peak radiated power. Note that there is a peak power spectral density limitation of less than 17 dBm in any 1 MHz bandwidth. Client equipment on other frequencies covered by the Short Range Device GURL are limited in the same manner as the central access point.
Note: A lot of ubiquiti hardware has the transmitter integrated in the antenna and therefor does not use a cable between them. Attenuation can be substituted by 0 or 1dB of loss.
Using same hardware that we used for the previous calculations we can calculate the total EIRP for both links.
For example: PtMP (36dBm total EIRP) using Ubiquiti NanoBeam NBE-5AC-19.
You don't necessarily only use the TX power as the variable that you change. If your over the you can change the antenna with a slightly smaller diameter antenna and that has a lower gain. Or if you want to push towards the boundaries of the legal total EIRP and the transmitter you chose can't output more power you can choose to buy an antenna with a higher gain.
The following is a description of the system as it is currently in place.
UPDATED - In picton an Ubiquiti PowerBeam PBE-5AC-500-ISO antenna is connected to a VDSL2 connection and pointed to the repeater station on the hill. The PBE-5AC-500-ISO provides a theoretical throughput of 450Mbps, has a 6 degrees beam-width and operates on 5.8GHz. The ISO version has extra shielding which is a must have in an area with a lot off sources that cause interference.
The repeater station uses the same Ubiquiti PowerBeam PBE-5AC-500 to communicate with the antenna in Picton. Width a small beam width of 6 degrees we don't flood the whole of Picton with our WiFi signal. For Boons valley an Ubiquiti NanoBeam NBE-5AC-19 is used. This particular antenna has the same theoretical throughput of 450Mbps, operates on 5.8GHz but has a beam width of 60 degrees. By using a wide angle antenna on top of the hill only one antenna is required to connect multiple clients. Also known as a point to multipoint (PTMP). A 5-port switch provides three spare connections for future add-ons.
* I swapped out the Toughswitch for a Netonix with build in Voltage regulator. It simplifies the setup and provides POE controls depending on battery voltages and timers.
PtMP is supported on all AC equipment from firmware v7.1.1RC onwards. Any earlier firmwares don't give you the option to create a PtMP access point on NanoBeam and PowerBeam antennas. Download v7.2.2 below or look for more recent firmware on the ubiquiti website.
To receive the WiFi connection at the client another Ubiquiti NanoBeam NBE-5AC-19 is used. Because there is no other radio equipment on the hill where the repeater station is located the wide angle beam-width won't cause any interference to other people. When the client does not have a preference for a indoor WiFi router the Ubiquiti airGateway LR will be installed inside the clients house.
Monitoring the system by manually logging into every single device and checking its status is cumbersome. For monitoring and automatic email alerts I use Ubiquity's Aircontrol 2. Unfortunately it doesn't support configuration changes for AC equipment just yet. But it is very useful for group firmware updates.
While Throughput in the past has been disappointing, more recent firmware significantly improved throughput. Where throughput used to be around 25 Mbps it is now between 35 Mbps and 50 Mbps (65 Mbps is the source).
There are a few things I discovered during and after having build my first WISP. Some of these lessons can be used to improve future systems and some are useful to keep in mind when planning a new system.
5.8gHz provide a wider range of frequencies for building wireless links. The problem is that the frequency range for high powered PTP links has a limited frequency spectrum and unfortunately it is being used by PtMP systems too. The frequency you want to operate on might already be taken. This is especially noticeable in an areas with hotels, motels and places with WiFi hotspots. A lot of these places operate illegally on these frequencies by creating a PtMP access point with 200 watts (53dBm) total EIRP instead of the 4 watts (36dBm) total EIRP for Point to Multipoint. This causes significant interference which you can't do much about.
200 watts (53dBm) total EIRP seems like a lot but when designing a single long range link it might not be enough for a good signal strength at the other end. Shortening the distance by adding a repeater station could improve throughput. Ubiquiti's AirFiber line of products could improve throughput a lot but also cost more.
With the System I build the client side uses an Ubiquiti NanoBeam NBE-5AC-19 antenna. The main reason for choosing this antenna is, a small antenna is less noticeable on the side of your house. Half a year after the system went live powerBeams with a 400mm and 300mm diameter became available.. Because these are directional antenna's and slightly bigger they could improve the signal if required.
For the PtMP I use Ubiquiti NanoBeam NBE-5AC-19 too. Although the beam width is a bit wider then a proper long range directional antenna, The NanoBeam is not a proper sector antenna. A future upgrade could be a sector antenna either 45 degrees or 60 degrees. (UPDATE: A single NanoBeam NBE-5AC-19 is covering all my clients and i don't have a need to change out the antenna with a wider beam.) Current products are AM-5AC21-60 or AM-5AC22-45 in combination with a R5AC-Lite. A handy tool to check if properties are within the beam width of the antenna is "Area calculator tool by google maps" which can be found here.
Ubiquiti, (2012-2014). Ubiquiti Carrier Wireless Admin V1.3. 1st ed. e.g. England: Ubiquiti.
gowifi (2015). wifi basics. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.gowifi.co.nz/wifi-basics/getting-the-most-out-of-your-wireless-network.html. [Last Accessed 21 April 2015].


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As Summer approaches, you should be brainstorming new ways to refresh yourself.
If you can't think of anything that involves crafting your own glow-in-the-dark ice cream at home or indulging in one of Ben & Jerry's marijuana-inspired pints, you should let Starbucks help.
According to Cosmopolitan, as part of a limited release, the coffee company will be introducing an all-new Frappuccino flavor for the Summer. Ready for it? It's a S'mores Frappuccino.
It's pretty much your typical Mocha Frappuccino with marshmallow-infused whipped cream, milk chocolate syrup and a hint of graham cracker crumbs on top.
Customers will be able to taste-test the Frappuccino during "Frappuccino Happy Hours," which will be held at participating Starbucks locations from 3 pm to 5 pm on May 1 to May 10.


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Supporters of medical malpractice award caps continue to spread untruths regarding the state of Illinois' health care prior to the unfair Medical Malpractice Reform Act of 2005. They claim that prior to the law's enactment, our state was in chaos. However, the American Medical Association's very own data included in the recent "Physicians Characteristics and Distribution" in the United States mocks this claim. Doctors, it seems, never did begin an exodus from our state, as some people boldly claim. Moreover, there has not been an explosion of medical malpractice cases. Sadly, this was all propaganda put forth by an advertising campaign paid for by the state's largest medical malpractice insurer.
The law enacted in 2005 is nothing new in Illinois. In fact, twice before, this type of law was enacted and subsequently struck down as a violation of the Illinois Constitution. Our state's highest court twice has decided in favor of patients and against insurance companies seeking to protect their own profits.
The case now before the Illinois Supreme Court is about a little girl named Abigaile LeBron. Abigaile is a 3-year-old girl whose life has been changed by the severe brain damage she suffered as a result of medical negligence. It is likely that Abigaile will have to be fed through a tube for the rest of her life. She never will develop cognitively or physically as her peers do. And she probably never will live independently.
The arbitrary cap that is part of the 2005 law has been castigated as a one-size-fits-all approach that does not protect those who have been most harmed by medical or hospital negligence. The caps ordain that a little girl, like Abigaile, should be entitled to the same monetary damages as someone who suffered a much lesser injury, despite the fact that she and her family will be burdened for a lifetime.
Long-supressed insurance reforms that are contained in the same legislation have resulted in the reduction of malpractice premiums. Most important, this law has forced malpractice insurance providers to provide greater transparency on rate-setting and payouts, which, in turn, has spurred competition, motivated more companies to enter the marketplace and lowered premiums for doctors.
The Illinois Constitution was put in place to ensure individual rights and freedoms to all Illinoisans, rich and poor, black and white, young and old. While corporations and profit-hungry executives often stack the deck against individuals in the marketplace and the halls of government, the courtrooms of our state still can provide all parties with a level playing field. The Illinois Supreme Court now will decided whether that constitutional standard remains in place for patients like Abigaile LeBron. We hope that the state's highest court again will decided in favor of patients and against the big insurance companies' profits.


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Edibles probably make you think about that friend who bakes brownies. You know, those psychedelic (stereotypical) pot brownies. Maybe you've even tried one and really liked it. But what do you actually know about edibles?
Even though cannabis is now legal, many people don't know a lot about edibles. What little they do know is probably from TV and movies, which – let's be honest – probably aren't the most accurate depiction of edibles. To help clear up any misconceptions, we've answered some of the most common questions about cannabis edibles.
Maybe the idea of eating your cannabis instead of smoking it doesn't appeal to you, but edibles do offer some benefits.
Primarily, edibles don't require that you smoke cannabis. That may seem obvious (and may not seem like a benefit) but for some people this makes all the difference. Not everyone enjoys the smell of cannabis and some people with medical conditions (like those with asthma) can't smoke their cannabis at all. Edibles allow them to enjoy cannabis without any pesky smoke.
For people who use medical cannabis, edibles are actually preferable. This is for two main reasons. The first is because the effects of edibles tend to have a much subtler onset and last longer than smoking. Second, edibles tend to have a greater effect on the body without the same cerebral high as smoking, making them ideal for treating medical conditions.
Finally, edibles are also much more discreet than other forms of cannabis. Rather than pulling out a joint or a vapourizer you can discreetly snack on your cannabis and enjoy the effects.
Many first time edibles users will expect to feel the effects right away, and when they don't they'll ingest a little more, then a little more. Don't worry if you don't feel the effects right away. It can take up to an hour to two to feel the effects of an edible.
The golden rule for edibles is to start low and slow. That means start with a small dosage and wait it out. See how you feel an hour or two down the road. You can always try a stronger dose or eat more the next time around. Remember, it's going to take some time to figure out what your ideal dosage is.
What To Do if You Eat Too Much?
If you accidentally eat too much, you'll probably feel unpleasantly high. This means feeling jittery, anxious, or paranoid. Unfortunately, you're probably going to have to wait it out. There are a couple things that can help. You can try drinking water or taking a nap to sleep it off. Some people also find that using a little CBD oil helps counteract the THC high.
The important thing to remember if you've ingested too much is to stay calm! Nothing bad is going to happen as a result of it.
Where Can You Find Edibles?
Despite cannabis being legal in Canada, edibles are still not on the market. That means that for now you're responsible for your own baking. You can look forward to edibles being legalized for sale soon though. They'll be legalized no later than October of this year, but until then you'll have to bake your own brownies.
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The Pump and Dump Scheme Of PETA That Endangers Animals And Destroys Lives
PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) has a long track record of exploiting the plight of animals to elicit empathy, donors, and attention in its long-standing fight to supposedly rescue animals from abandonment, abuse, and neglect.
The organization wants you to believe it is focused on the care and wellbeing of animals, especially endangered species that many people see as icons of the animal kingdom. That intention is nothing more than a façade to gain your interest, money, and support. In reality, PETA exploits a manipulated reality of such animals in a plight to raise money, flex its legal arms and infringe on the rights of everyday people.
The most recent example of this manipulative scheme is Tonka the chimp that Gateway's Cassandra Fairbanks first reported . Many of those details from her report are included here for you to understand the ploy of this extremist, animal rights organization.
Tonka has been classified as "dead" for the last year. That is what his caretaker wanted the courts and PETA to believe.
In reality, Tonka was not dead. His owner, Tonia Haddix, hid him after losing a prolonged, often bloody, court battle over custody of him and six other chimpanzees.
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The chimps PETA wanted were originally owned by a woman named Connie Casey, who began caring for them in the 1970s in Festus, Missouri. She was the founder of the now-defunct Missouri Primate Foundation, an organization that is a casualty of PETA's actions.
Casey spent 50 years breeding, raising, and training chimps for movies and television. She constructed a monumental enclosure for them on her property, connected to her private home. That home was dwarfed by the very magnitude of the chimp's enclosure.PETA alleged that the enclosure, […]
Most "Conservative" News Outlets Are on the Big Tech Teat
Not long ago, conservative media was not beholden to anyone. Today, most sites are stuck on the Big Tech gravy train.
I'll keep this short. The rise of Pandemic Panic Theater, massive voter fraud, and other "taboo" topics have neutered a majority of conservative news sites. You'll notice they are very careful about what topics they tackle. Sure, they'll attack Critical Race Theory, Antifa, and the Biden-Harris regime, but you won't see them going after George Soros, Bill Gates, the World Economic Forum, or the Deep State, among others.
The reason is simple. They are beholden to Big Tech, and Big Tech doesn't allow certain topics to be discussed or they'll cut you off. Far too many conservative news outlets rely on Google, Facebook, and Twitter for the bulk of their traffic. They depend on big checks from Google ads to keep the sites running. I don't necessarily hold it against them. We all do what we need to do to survive. I just wish more would do like we have, which is to cut out Big Tech altogether.
We don't get Google checks. We don't have Facebook or Twitter buttons on our stories. We don't have a YouTube Channel (banned), an Instagram profile (never made one), or a TikTok (no thanks, CCP). We're not perfect, but we're doing everything we can to not owe anything to anyone… other than our readers. We owe YOU the truth. We owe YOU the facts that others won't reveal about topics that others won't tackle. And we owe America, this great land that allows us to take hold of these opportunities.
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