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Kudelski Group and Hulu resolve patent litigation
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The E$ looks as though it could break through US$.93 within the next 24 hours.
The A$ broke though 56 cents, and is holding well.
A move by the E$ above 93 cents could trigger a sell off in U.S assets and it would also lead to a higher gold price.
A higher A$ would obviously be negative for Australian exporters.


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Project Management and Installation Teams. Direct and sub-contracted.
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Candidates will have had a demonstrable track record of success in planning, managing and completing operational change and improvement.


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Filmmaker Dan Merchant explores the friction between faith and culture in America during a time when religious debate has flooded the media yet rhetoric has grown bitterly divisive in the lead-up to the 2008 presidential elections. By conducting man-on-the-street interviews, speaking with experts, and exploring the controversy of religion in humorous animated segments, Merchant examines how the country has been divided by the gospel of love. Dividing his time equally between speaking with such left-leaning media figures as Al Franken and liberal evangelical Tony Campolo and such notable conservatives as Michael Reagan, Jerry Falwell, and Pat Robertson, Merchant offers a well-rounded but unflinchingly critical study in the conflicts of faith in contemporary America.~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Official Site: www.lordsaveusthemovie.com
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Writer: Dan Merchant
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Cast: Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart, George W. Bush, Bono, Bill Maher, Al Franken, Ann Coulter, Pope John Paul II, Michael Reagan and Dan Merchant
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This Academy is designed to help employees see things for themselves. As home to one of our largest global production facilities and a centre of excellence and expertise, it offers an unparalleled insight into the world of manufacturing. The aim of the Academy is to strengthen the technical, leadership and manufacturing skills of our people. As a result, it will have a positive effect on all our product ranges, and foster the development of a strong Manufacturing Community.
The Manufacturing Academy portfolio will offer three different programs to Prysmian employees according to the roles and seniority of participants: Manufacturing Fundamentals, Advanced Manufacturing and Excellence in Manufacturing. Lecturers, comprising experts from both Prysmian Group globally and Prysmian Group Turkey locally, will share their specialised knowledge and experience on different topics.
The first training program of the Manufacturing Academy started on January 18 at the Mudanya plant. The training programs are designed for junior manufacturing personnel with 1-3 years of cable experience, like Process/Production/Quality Engineers, Efficiency Specialists, Production Planners, Maintenance Specialists, who want to hone and develop their competencies, approach and performance in Manufacturing. The program will last a total of three weeks spread over an 11-month period. The participants from all over the world will kick-off with the Manufacturing Fundamentals module, after which they will split into three groups to take the Advanced Manufacturing, and Excellence in Manufacturing modules on the job with a hands-on approach.
The purpose of this course is to enhance the Group's manufacturing knowledge, culture and terminology by creating a strong community of experts able to share and implement the best internal practices. Furthermore, participants will enhance their knowledge about KPIs, Processes & Materials & Controls, Blue Collar Management, Continuous Improvement, Tools & Methods, Best Practices & Efficiencies, Maintenance & Machinery, Cost Management and Interfunctional knowledge.


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What Will Be The Mobile OS Of The Future?
This is indeed an interesting question. The article Ultimate Mobile OS Showdown: iPhone vs Android vs webOs vs Blackberry vs Windows Mobile vs Symbian tries to compare the good and bad of each of the common mobile OS at hand today.
WorldMate is mentioned in this article as one of the better BlackBerry OS third-part apps for tracking travel plans.
Personally, I like the Windows Mobile OS, but I have to agree this is probably a dying mobile OS.
iPhone is very chick but if I have to gamble on a winner it will be the Android. Its openness and support from a plethora of vendors will make it the winner, eventually.
London, 13 July 2009 – Nokia Series 40 mobile phones are now being shipped with a direct, emoze push messaging software link in the OVI download folder so that users can quickly set up their favourite messaging data sources such as Gmail, Hotmail, Facebook and so on, pushed to their mobile phone, with real-time, secure synchronization.


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Data Encryption Standard is a draft programming task. It is not yet considered ready to be promoted as a complete task, for reasons that should be found in its talk page.
and display the result 0000000000000000.
Bonus (optional): add standard padding to match the C#, Java, Modula-2, Kotlin, and Phix entries, so the above encrypted result would instead be 0000000000000000A913F4CB0BD30F97.
*          and the length of the encoded message.
*          the caller will need to free the memory after use.
*          and the length of the decoded message.
Print "wrong key length, program stops"
die "Message must be in multiples of 8 bytes"
Implementation following the excellent paper by J. Orlin Grabbe, as linked above. Like Kotlin version 2, this expands values into more manageable bit arrays, which are easier to debug/verify, probably sidestep a few fiddly endian issues, and certainly simplify bit-wise permutations.
string b = "", res = ""
string er = "", sr = "", sp = ""
string e = r&l, res = ""
Message : "Your lips are smoother than vaseline\r\n"
Decoded : "Your lips are smoother than vaseline\r\n"
implemented like in the article linked in description.
Implementation of the algorithm described in the cited article.
Say "REXX des shows     how '8787878787878787'X is encoded to"
Say "REXX des DEC shows how '000000000000000'X is decoded to"
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Kyle J. Donahue (born May 6, 2000) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He last competed part-time in the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series, driving the No. 00 truck for Reaume Brothers Racing.

He is the younger brother of fellow NASCAR driver Kevin Donahue.

Racing career

Truck Series
In 2016, Donahue made his Camping World Truck Series debut along with his brother Kevin at the Texas Roadhouse 200 at Martinsville, driving the No. 63 truck for MB Motorsports. He started 22nd and finished 31st due to a crash early in the race. This was Donahue's only start in 2016.

In 2017, Donahue returned for 3 races, driving the No. 63 truck for MB Motorsports. He finished 16th at Martinsville, 16th at Gateway, and 26th at Iowa.

In 2018, Donahue drove the No. 83 truck for Copp Motorsports at Martinsville. This time, he started 22nd and finished 23rd.

Motorsports career results

NASCAR
(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series

 Season still in progress
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By participating in A Ride to Remember, I'm taking on the Virtual Ride Challenge of riding 252 miles during the month of July. I've also committed to raising awareness and funds to advance the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer's Association®.
Please support my efforts by making a donation. All funds raised benefit the Alzheimer's Association and its work to provide care support for all affected and advance research toward better treatments, prevention and, ultimately, a cure for Alzheimer's disease.
Thank you for joining the fight against Alzheimer's! Your support means the world to me on this memorable journey!
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Gli imperi galattici costituiscono un tema ricorrente delle opere a carattere fantascientifico. Molti autori del genere hanno scritto romanzi incentrati sullo sviluppo o sul declino di un impero esteso a tutta la galassia (o parte di essa), o hanno comunque sfruttato un simile scenario come ambientazione per il racconto. Alcuni di questi autori si sono ispirati alla storia dell'Impero romano: l'esempio più celebre a questo proposito è il Ciclo della Fondazione di Isaac Asimov. L'impero galattico più noto presso il grande pubblico è quello di Guerre stellari.

Gli imperi galattici variano nei dettagli tra le varie opere. Essi possono essere ispirati agli imperi dell'età antica, come l'Impero Romano, o a quelli moderni, come ad esempio l'Impero nazista o l'Impero britannico. Spesso i personaggi affiliati a tali imperi portano titoli nobiliari tipici dell'età feudale, come Conte, Duca, Barone o Principe. Un altro esempio in tal senso, piuttosto influente nella letteratura successiva, è l'Impero presente nell'universo di Dune.

Imperi galattici nelle opere di fantascienza
(in ordine alfabetico)
Imperatala Galacticon - nella serie della Guida galattica per gli autostoppisti di Douglas Adams
Imperium - nel wargame tridimensionale Warhammer 40.000
Impero Galattico - nel Ciclo delle Fondazioni di Isaac Asimov
Impero Galattico - nel ciclo di Guerre stellari di George Lucas
Impero Galattico - nell'anime Ginga eiyū densetsu (Legend of the Galactic Heroes)
Impero o Trono del Leone d'Oro - nell'universo di Dune di Frank Herbert
Impero galattico del tiranno Freezer - nel manga e anime Dragon Ball di Akira Toriyama
Impero Terran del videogioco Il Pianeta del Tesoro: Battaglia su Prokyon, tratto dall'omonimo film
Impero terrestre - nel ciclo di Dominic Flandry di Poul Anderson
Impero umano Abh della light novel Seikai no monshō

Voci correlate
 Enciclopedia galattica
 Generi e filoni della fantascienza
 Governo mondiale

Collegamenti esterni

Temi tipici della fantascienza
Imperi immaginari


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The Bicycle Diary
I thought someone was joking when they said that the bikes were waiting for us at Cono Sur.
But, as we rolled up the driveway to the Santa Elisa estate in Chile's Colchagua Valley, there they were – a row of black, slightly careworn cycles.
I should have clicked, given that Cono Sur's entry level range of wine is called Bicicleta.
It's a symbol, says Cono Sur, that honours employees "… and represents their commitment to developing a viticulture both in excellence and with respect for the environment." We were here to see Cono Sur's philosophy in action.
Soon we were in the saddle, some of us whizzing off and some of us (ahem) a little wobbly.
First stop was to see the geese. These, explained winemaker Guillermo Sánchez, are natural pesticides. They like to snack on burrito bugs, a South American pest that in turn, likes to munch on vines.
Spiders are also encouraged to join in the burrito feast – they're attracted by the plants growing between the vines.
Some would argue that these plants compete with the vines for nutrition.
"The idea is not to look like a hospital. Biodiversity is the concept," said Guillermo, showing us how to inspect a leaf for pests.
If both these natural solutions fail, then mineral oil is used which, apparently, is allowed under organic regulations. But the aim is to use as few chemicals as possible (if any).
New vines, for example, are given an energy drink comprising grape pomace (the left over grape solids after fermentation), manure, milk and corn. All rotting quietly, ready for use, in a pool that honks (like the geese) if you stand too close.
The Santa Elisa Estate was the first vineyard purchased by Cono Sur, which now owns sites throughout Chile. The first Pinot Noir vine from Europe was planted here, back in the 1990s.
Cycling around the vineyard in the Chilean November sunshine, leaping off our bikes to look at plants and geese, it was easy to forget how big a producer Cono Sur actually is. There are five winemakers, multiple brands and, according to Guillermo, the winery attached to the Santa Elisa estate in Chimbarongo handles 20 million litres of wine each year. That's enough to fill 26 million regular bottles.
While it would be easy to dismiss our vineyard jaunt as a PR exercise to make us feel good about the brand, Cono Sur's efforts in trying to make mass production sustainable shows this is more a gesture.
I may not be a fan of all their wines, but I've always admired how they've presented themselves to the world in terms of packaging, marketing, consumer messaging and engagement. Slick but personable.
Despite the sustainable approach, the wines are pretty much conventionally made. No funky smells here, thank you very much. And, of the wines tasted after our cycle tour, I felt the Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2013 and the Pinot Noir 2012 (made from grapes on the Santa Elisa estate) were the weakest of the bunch. The latter was a surprise because Pinot Noir is where Cono Sur usually excels.
While the silky, intense, structured Ocio 2011 is Cono Sur's super-premium Pinot, it was the 20 Barrels Pinot Noir 2011 which really impressed. I've had earlier vintages of both before, but the latter, in particular, was really showing well on the day of my visit. For about £20 a bottle on the supermarket shelf, it delivers a lot. Ripe red fruits, underpinned by some earthy, savoury, peppery complexity. The grapes for both of these wines are grown in the Casablanca valley.
I think Cono Sur's other strength is Riesling from grapes grown in the cooler, southerly Bío Bío Valley. I've enjoyed Maiden Flight Reserva Riesling, with its intense lime and mandarin character, on a number of occasions and thought the Cono Sur Single Vineyard Riesling 2012 was the best white at the tasting.
They also make a pretty decent Sparkling Rosé Brut, which we drank with our evening barbecue (and the team is working on extending the sparkling range).
Later, relaxing by a post-dinner crackling fire in the open courtyard of the estate's house, I thought of how, too often, I am guilty of being snobbish about big wine brands. My lazy assumption is that they're usually responsible for boring, unchallenging wine churned out to be discount fodder for the multiples.
Then I think about brands like Villa Maria of New Zealand and Cono Sur who, despite their size, still make you feel like they are more Davids than Goliaths. Their wines, in the main, are good. Sometimes very, very good. And if it weren't for them showing me 15 years ago that there was a value alternative to poorly-made European plonk, then I probably wouldn't be the wine geek I am today.
I travelled to Chile courtesy of Concha Y Toro who own Cono Sur.
Most of Cono Sur's wines are easy to find with a quick Google search or check www.wine-searcher.com .
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Ruth Osuna will start work Dec. 3. She has most recently served as an assistant city manager in California.
Ruth Osuna will leave the Southwest to become the next deputy administrator for Washington County.
She will start her new job on Dec. 3.
She brings wide experience from a dozen positions, most recently as an assistant city manager in Oxnard, Calif., although she has spent most of her working years in her native Arizona.
"Ruth has a wealth of experience across many of our key service areas and programs including housing, community and economic development, finance and budget, and public works, as well with nonprofit organizations and community groups," County Administrator Bob Davis said. "We are delighted that she will be joining our Washington County leadership team."
She fills the position vacated by the retirement of Rob Massar, a Hillsboro assistant city manager who came to county government in 2008.
Others on Washington County's management team are Assistant Administrator Don Bohn and two senior deputies, Kirby Johnson and Sia Lindstrom.
Washington County, Oregon's second most populous, has an annual budget topping $1 billion and more than 2,000 employees.
Osuna's most recent positions were as an assistant city manager in Oxnard, Calif. — she was there from November 2016 until January of this year — and the same position in Brownsville, Texas, from 2014 to 2016. She was one of four finalists in 2016 for city manager in Yakima, Wash.
Osuna earned a bachelor's degree in English and journalism in 1977 from Northern Arizona University and a master's in public administration in 1983 from Arizona State University.
From 1977 to 1980, she was a high school teacher in Page and Peoria, Ariz.
Most of her career has been in Arizona — and many of those years in Phoenix, now the nation's fifth most populous city.
She was a management assistant in the Phoenix Office of Transportation Services from 1984 to 1987, then deputy director of the city's Community and Economic Development Department from 1987 to 1989.
She was director of the Hispanic Network of the International City/County Management Association from 1989 to 1991.
She then went into the private sector, first as a vice president of Bank of America in Phoenix from 1991 to 1996, then as community development manager at Norwest Mortgage in Phoenix from 1996 to 1998, when it became part of Wells Fargo.
She was a community development fellow for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, also in Phoenix, from 1998 to 2000.
She was district director for the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corp. from 2000 to 2003. Based in San Antonio, she was responsible for working with community development and housing nonprofits in four states.
She returned to Phoenix in 2003, when she became program director of the Local Initiatives Support Corp., and in 2006, she became deputy city manager for cultural affairs.
Before her stints as assistant manager in Brownsville and Oxnard, she was city manager in Eloy, Ariz., from 2010 to 2014.


Rodents are sociable animals that live in colonies and the sighting of one is due to the expansive group of rats process, so it's really probable that there will be many more. Also, being nocturnal animals, sightings during the day means that it's a "weak" rat in their social hierarchy that has had to move its food schedule outside of the dominant rats, so, during the previous night, there would be many more in the same area.
In the spread of various diseases to human beings and domestic animals; they are considered one of the main vectors of disease transmission, serving as a transport and rapid diffusion, for their way of life in Group and in proximity to man: diseases such as the plague, murine typhus, rickettsial eruption, salmonellosis, dysentery or leptospirosis among others.
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Carlos Lozada is the nonfiction book critic of The Washington Post and winner of the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for criticism. Previously he was the Post's Outlook editor and has overseen news coverage of economics and national security. He received the 2015 National Book Critics Circle's citation for excellence in reviewing. Previously, he was managing editor of Foreign Policy magazine and a Knight-Bagehot fellow in economics and business journalism at Columbia University.
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Allison Punch is a reader, writer and Michigander living in the DC area. She was awarded the Deacon Maccubin Young Writers Award in 2016. Her writing has appeared or is forthcoming in Argot Magazine and Breadcrumbs Magazine. She helped produce Old Town Books's first Emerging Writers Festival and reviews books on Instagram at @allisonreadsdc.
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The reason leadership metrics are important is because of culture. As we said at the start of this chapter about culture, we know our people are going to look for gaps between what we say and what we do. Culture will eat strategy for breakfast. To unleash the hidden power of your people for growth, start with the behaviors at the top.
Work I did with a real estate developer and his small leadership team gives us an example of how you can do this. This developer is always looking at new project ideas and when one they like comes along, they have a need for funding. Their business development activity, therefore, is continuously filling the pipeline with potential investors. Work that the entire leadership team hated enough that they didn't work at it until they were far enough in a project to be desperate for investors. That led to paying third party investment managers and getting creative with deal structure to meet deadlines. When we proposed the idea of monthly sales metrics for leadership, they balked. The principal said, "We've done the lunches and they're uncomfortable because I'm desperate for cash or I don't have anything specific to talk about." We weren't suggesting lunches, so our first challenge was getting him to open his mind. Just because it's a sales metric, doesn't mean it has to be a traditional sales metric.
We had them complete the VIA Test of Character Strengths and it showed his top three self-identified strengths are Judgment/Critical Thinking, Creativity/Originality, and Fairness/Justice. With those ideas in mind, we needed to apply those strengths to the task of developing future investors. We focused on his top strength because there is a shift in how we all consume information, but especially in how buyers consume information. It's gone from the seller having all of the good information to the buyer feeling like they have all the information they need at their fingertips. Valued sellers in the future will no longer be perceived as holding key information but rather perceived as helping clients interpret the flood of information available. That's where my developer client's strengths were going to be put to use. He consumes real estate trends and data like it's his job, because it is. However, unlike his potential investors who have access to the same information, he has a unique way of interpreting it because he's been in the business for so long. We decided that his metric was to put together a bi-monthly article on his thoughts, and get it to his list of contacts. Now, when he lunched or had coffee with them, his topic of conversation was not going to be investment and projects, but how to think about the data in the market.
Bi-monthly articles. Weekly touches. Those became the metrics that he could commit to, and were easier for him to face because he used his strengths to complete the tasks.
That is what your leadership metrics should look like. Yes, this means that each member of your leadership team and planning committee will have slightly different metrics, but it also means that those metrics are less likely to be met with zeroes when you ask how progress is being made. You'll also notice that my developer's metrics were not onerous. He was already having a few lunches a month with regular investors. He just needed to lift those numbers. In his case, he doubled the touches each month and his last project was oversubscribed after he introduced it. Even one percent change can add up over time. Get the leadership team on board.


Operated by a remote controller on the surface this latest drone that can go down to depths of 150 meters and capture 4K video with streams of 1080p.
It has six thrusters in addition to a self-balancing algorithm. This feature helps protect it against threats to its stability, such as underwater currents, sea creatures, and unmovable objects, while it is moving through the water.
It has a 4K camera. This camera delivers detailed images that have reduced graininess. The resolution is incredible as well. For example, HD photos have a resolution of 2 megapixels while a 4K one has 8 megapixels.
Other features include having a Bluetooth controller and an interface where users can install a robotic arm, underwater microphone, or other accessories. Additionally, this underwater drone can dive to 150 meters, which is deepest achievable by consumer underwater drones.


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News Roundup: 90210, One Tree Hill, Gossip Girl and Dawson's Creek
Be sure to check out The CW's site for all the new video content this week.
ScreenStar has a spoilish interview with Tristan Wilds (Dixon, 90210).
The Sun has an interview with Sara Foster (Jen, 90210).
Tori Spelling (Donna, Beverly Hills 90210) and husband Dean McDermott will be renewing their vows.
Zap2it has an pretty good interview with Mike Grubbs (Grubbs, One Tree Hill), where he seems to imply two possible endings have been shot for the finale. Have you read my interview with him?
Us Weekly is reporting Hilarie Burton (Peyton, One Tree Hill) has had a baby with Jeffrey Dean Morgan. I first heard about this months ago but refrained from posting it as it was not reported by the mainstream media (until now).
Burton has a new blog post on the SoGoPro blog (unrelated to the above).
There's a new Talking Gossip After Dark podcast, featuring my recap of this week's episode.
A woman in Florida is urging her local public library system to not have Gossip Girl books be available to teens.
Joel Schumacher, the director of Twelve, which stars Chace Crawford (Nate, Gossip Girl), spoke about him and GG in an interview.
North By Northwestern, a publication at my alma mater, has a decent tribute to Dawson's Creek.
The Frisky also has a DC tribute of sorts, and it features interesting (and, in my opinion, fairly valid) comparisons to Gossip Girl.
Tags: 90210, Beverly Hills 90210, Chace Crawford, Dawson's Creek, DC, Dean McDermott, Dixon, Donna, Florida, GG, Gossip Girl, Grubbs, Hilarie Burton, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Jen, Joel Schumacher, Mike Grubbs, Nate, North by Northwestern, One Tree Hill, Peyton, Sara Foster, ScreenStar.com, SoGoPro, Talking Gossip After Dark, The CW, The Frisky, The Sun, Tori Spelling, Tristan Wilds, Twelve, US Weekly, Zap2it
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News Roundup: Gossip Girl, 90210, One Tree Hill and Dawson's Creek
Ausiello gave his renewal/cancellation predictions, saying Gossip Girl and 90210 (along with Smallville, Supernatural, The Vampire Diaries and America's Next Top Model) are a "sure thing" while One Tree Hill (and Life Unexpected) "could go either way." He says Melrose Place, however, is "a long shot."
North By Northwestern has an interview with Eric Daman (costume designer, Gossip Girl).
OneTreeHillBlog.com has a great roundup of photos of Sophia Bush (Brooke, One Tree Hill), Austin Nichols (Julian, One Tree Hill) and Shantel VanSanten (Quinn, One Tree Hill) from New York Fashion Week events. There's also reports, mostly in the tabloids, that Jessica Szohr (Vanessa, Gossip Girl), Chace Crawford (Nate, Gossip Girl), Shenae Grimes (Annie, 90210) and Kellan Lutz (George, 90210) attended some events.
Fug Girls has a two columns on NYFW mentioning some of the above stars, including Grimes, Bush, Nichols and VanSanten.
Examiner.com has an article on Bush and Nichols attending various NYFW events.
On the official site for Bush (Brooke, One Tree Hill), you can watch the episode she directed this season, 7.09: Now You Lift Your Eyes To The Sun, with commentary from her and Nichols.
A fan has organized a petition to show support for an 8th season of One Tree Hill.
Hilarie Burton (Peyton, One Tree Hill) has two vlogs on the SoGoPro site.
BuzzSugar has an interview with Bryan Greenberg (Jake, One Tree Hill).
PEOPLE.com has a short video interview with Greenberg and his How To Make It In America co-star.
NBC news anchor Lester Holt toured Vancouver with native Jason Priestley (Brandon, Beverly Hills 90210). See if you can figure the error Holt says in the beginning of the video.
James Van Der Beek (Dawson, Dawson's Creek) posted a pretty funny video of him and his Mercy co-star Michelle Trachtenberg (Georgina, Gossip Girl).
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News Roundup: 90210, Gossip Girl, The O.C. and Dawson's Creek
A publication at my alma mater, North by Northwestern, has an interview with Kellan Lutz (George, 90210).
Kristin has Gossip Girl spoilers.
The Vanessa-Olivia aspect of the Gossip Girl threesome and Alex-Marissa on The O.C. are included in E! Online's Hot Girl-on-Girl Action gallery.
The O.C.'s Chrismukkah episodes made TVGuide.com's list of Best Holiday and Christmas TV Episodes.
It figures: when I move away from Chicago, Peter Gallagher (Sandy, The O.C.) starts doing solo-shows there. Darn! (I did pass him on my campus once but realized too late that it was him!)
One of the tabloids has a short piece on a "Dawson's Creek love curse." (See image 7.) Notably and conveniently absent is Joshua Jackson (Pacey) since he happens to be in a committed relationship.
Jack (Kerr Smith, Dawson's Creek) is included in E! Online's Gays on TV gallery.
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Томсонівське розсіювання — пружнє розсіювання частинок і електромагнітних хвиль у рентгенівському діапазоні.

На відміну від релеєвського розсіювання томсонівське розсіювання не залежить від частоти.

За своєю природою томсонівське розсіювання — це випромінювання електронів, які здійснюють коливання під дією електричної складової електромагнітної хвилі (див. дипольне випромінювання).

Інтенсивність розсіяної хвилі при Томсонівському розсіюванні неполяризованого світла на електроні може бути описана формулою
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де Ie — інтенсивність розсіяної хвилі, I — падаюча хвиля, віддаль до точки спостереження, θ — кут розсіювання, e — елементарний заряд, m — маса електрона, c — швидкість світла. Формула втрачає справедливість для малих кутів, для яких важливе багатократне розсіювання.

Перетин томсонівського розсіювання на електроні
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на атомі
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де Z — число електронів у атомі (зарядове число ядра атома).

Крім томсонівського розсіювання існує також непружнє комптонівське розсіювання, яке повністю подавлює томпсонівське при вищих частотах, коли енергії фотона вистачає, щоб вибити будь-який електрон із електронної оболонки атома.

Див. також
 Клейна — Нісіни формула
 Релеєвське розсіювання
 Комптонівське розсіювання

Примітки

Атомна фізика
Електродинаміка


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Q: How to get the variable which is used twice My question is about tf.function-decorated function which complains about that variable is used twice ?
ValueError: tf.function-decorated function tried to create variables on non-first call.

How can i debug this in colab/jupyter notebook to get the name of this variable?

A: You should give a look this section of this article - it contains the description of the problem you're facing right now.
In short, you're defining inside a function a tf.Variable (one or more). Even though you call this function only once, tf.function executes the function more than 1 time to convert it to its graph representation, making tf.function raise the exception you're getting.
You have to refactor your code in order to declare any variable outside the function body. At the time of writing, there is no way to know which variable caused the error (since ever tf.Variable declared in the object would make tf.function to raise the same error)

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But there's another unique observatory on the hunt for gravity's ghost: LIGO, or the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory. We've written about this unique pair of interferometers based in Louisiana and Washington State before and even visited and reported on the Livingston Louisiana facility after our first NASATweetup at the Johnston Spaceflight Center.
LIGO has the potential to change the game in modern astronomy. The first direct detection of gravity waves by LIGO would be as big as the news of the discovery of the Higgs-Boson by CERN, but perhaps even more profound. This discovery has the potential to open a whole new window on the universe and give us the capability to probe space and time in a whole new way. Pulsar and black hole mergers should generate copious amounts of gravity waves, which ripple through the Earth and detectors such as LIGO as they warp space and time. Advanced LIGO comes online next year in 2015, featuring a sensitivity of ten times that of LIGO.
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URI Flexes Muscles in weekend sweep
For the third week in a row, the University of Rhode Island men's ice hockey team swept their opponent, beating Canisius College to return to their No. 23 national ranking.
Coming into the series on a four game win streak, the Rams (11-4, 31 points) looked to pounce upon a slower and more vulnerable Canisius (10-13, 21 points) squad. They did so with a blistering offense, scoring 13 goals on 93 shots over the weekend. The offense was helped along by URI's top line with team Alternate Captain Michael Pesola getting his first career hat trick during the second game.
Pesola scored goals two, three and four on Saturday for the Rams on his way to a natural hat trick. "I had some good feeds from my linemate Ray Boudiette," Pesola said. "He's really finding me nowadays, we're starting to learn each other's play a lot."
Head coach Joe Augustine also made a point to compliment Pesola's performance over the weekend. "He plays a very physical game," Augustine said. "If he hits the net, he's got a good shot and he's got a pretty good release. Ray Boudiette and Nate Bastian set him up a couple of times, and he played very well".
The Boudiette-Pesola-Bastian line has been a force for URI, with 37 goals in 22 games between the three of them. Despite the talented offensive showcase, however, Coach Augustine noted how the Rams were sloppy in the defensive zone during the weekend. While the team only allowed three goals over the weekend, they had troubles moving the puck effectively, and had several turnovers lead to scoring chances, with two leading to goals on Sunday.
"I thought they outplayed us a little bit tonight, we went to sleep on a few things," Augustine said. "We couldn't get out of our zone at times. You can't play like that. Guys try to cheat too much and come out of the zone too quickly because they know we're doing well offensively, so they kind of get lackadaisical in our own zone."
Pesola, while celebrating the win, also noted how the team can keep improving.
"I think the entire team needs to keep working, putting effort in on an off the ice," Pesola said.
As the team looks towards their next challenges, defense will remain a point of emphasis.
"We have to learn how to play with a lead," Augustine said. "We have to learn how to win the right way, and taking responsibility in our own end because that's where, when crunch time comes, it's all about your own end. Defensively I told the guys that's what wins championships."
The Rams will look for their seventh and eighth straight wins this weekend when they host Temple University.
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Secret Wars: Last Days of the Marvel Universe
Cullen Bunn (Text by (Art/Photo Books)) G. Willow Wilson (Text by (Art/Photo Books)) Nathan Edmondson (Text by (Art/Photo Books)) Al Ewing (Text by (Art/Photo Books)) Luke Ross (Illustrator) Lee Garbett (Illustrator) Paul Davidson (Illustrator) Gabriel Hernandez Walta (Illustrator)
Before Secret Wars arrives, everything must end! In the final hours of the Marvel Universe, everyone is a Mighty Avenger! Facing Ragnarok, King Loki makes his move! Magneto, once Earth's enemy, fights to be its savior! Black Widow meets her fate still seeking redemption! On the brink of disaster, Ms. Marvel meets Captain Marvel! Punisher goes out with a bang! Silk seeks her family before the sky falls! Ant-Man dances with destiny! COLLECTING: CAPTAIN AMERICA AND THE MIGHTY AVENGERS 8-9, LOKI: AGENT OF ASGARD 14-17, MAGNETO 18-21, BLACK WIDOW 19-20, MS. MARVEL 16-19, THE PUNISHER 19-20, SILVER SURFER 13-15, ANT-MAN: LAST DAYS 1, SILK 7, SPIDER-WOMAN 10
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CULLEN BUNN is the writer of comic books such THE SIXTH GUN, SHADOW ROADS, THE DAMNED, HELHEIM, and THE TOOTH for Oni Press. He has also written titles including HARROW COUNTY (Dark Horse), UNCANNY X-MEN, and DEADPOOL KILLS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE (Marvel). Cullen claims to have worked as an Alien Autopsy Specialist, Rodeo Clown, Pro Wrestling Manager, and Sasquatch Wrangler. He has fought for his life against mountain lions and performed on stage as the World's Youngest Hypnotist. Buy him a drink sometime, and he'll tell you all about it. His website is www.cullenbunn.com. Twitter: @cullenbunn
G. Willow Wilson is the author of the graphic novels Cairo, named a Best Graphic Novel of the Year by PW and Comics Worth Reading; Air, nominated for an Eisner Award, and Vixen, winner of the Glyph Comics Fan Award for Best Comic. Her most recent comics project is the relaunch of Mystic with artist David Lopez. Her first non-graphic work was the memoir The Butterfly Mosque, a Seattle Times Best Book of the Year.
Al Ewing is a British novelist and American comic book writer, currently responsible for much of Marvel Comics' Avengers titles. He came to prominence with the #1 UK comic 2000 AD and then wrote a sequence of novels for Abaddon, of which the El Sombra books are the most celebrated, before becomiing the regular writer for Doctor Who: The Eleventh Doctor and a leading Marvel writer. He lives in York, England.
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Many individuals can share a story or two about someone they knew who received a large sum of money, such as an inheritance, and within a year or two had spent it all. I can't imagine how it must feel when there is a zero- account balance, and nothing to really show for it. Of course, some might argue that buying a house or a car is having something, but how long can you afford that home without adequate cash flow?
A large sum of sudden money—called a financial windfall—can make you feel invincible and powerful. So how do you take a step back and make sure that you are not making decisions that you may regret later? Follow this advice to invest and budget this money wisely.
Do take a breath – Keep the majority of the money where you can't touch it until you have a plan in place. Whether you were or were not expecting to receive this money, you can usually benefit from taking a step back. If you need to, take out a piece of paper and write out all of your thoughts. This may mean taking a few days away where you can think without any interruptions. Identify a goal or where you hope to be in 5, 10 and 20 years from now. This can provide clarity and purpose and can be the basis of any future financial decisions you make.
Do seek professional help – Not only from a financial advisor, but also from a qualified counselor as well. Otherwise, you may make decisions solely to fill a desire or emotional need. If it was a loved one that passed, the grief from the loss can cloud your judgment very fast. A good therapist can help you develop coping mechanisms and strategies for handling all kinds of stressors.
Do set aside some "crazy money" – You have inherited—or have received in some other way—money outside of the norm, and it may feel good to be able to blow it on something silly. This amount should be enough to make you feel like you had some fun, but not enough to jeopardize your financial future. Make this part of your thought gathering and reflection process. It might also be wise to keep the exact dollar amount you have received to yourself, so others don't target you for loans or gifts.
Do park it somewhere safe – A money market account can be used for the short-term until you have a plan in place for your money. Consider not using your new-found wealth to invest in a friend's business or other speculative venture until you have a complete financial plan in place. When choosing a provider for your account, ask about maintenance fees, FDIC insurance limits, and if there are any other fees you need to be concerned about.
Do consider your debt – Ideally, you should have a handle on your overall debt situation. If not, take the time to list out who you owe and how much. Also include any interest you are paying on the debt. This information will be important to have when you meet with your financial team. Don't make a hasty decision on paying off debt until you understand your cash flow situation.
Do not stop educating yourself – Ask a lot of questions. You should be asking every professional you talk to about fees, any risks involved, and about their experience and background. Do some research and get a general sense of how much you should be paying for advice and what you should expect. A trustworthy team is invaluable, but one that is not looking out for your best interest can certainly change your life's course.
Do not cash out inherited investments without understanding options – One example of this is inheriting an IRA from a family member. Knowing how to 'stretch' it out over your lifetime can allow you to take advantage of this tax deferral vehicle for years to come. The same holds true for other tax-advantaged investments. Also, selling out of other investments that may have a low cost basis could result in your unnecessarily paying more in taxes than is needed. Be sure to consult your team of advisors before making any moves with your money.
Do not neglect to develop a team of advisors – Consider a trustworthy team that includes a CPA, attorney, and financial advisor. Ask friends and family for recommendations and interview at least three people in each field. It is important that you not only have a solid rapport, but the experience and knowledge that are needed at this time. Ask questions and do research. If you feel like you are not being listened to or being talked down to—move on.
Do not be afraid to set financial boundaries with friends and family – Develop a script that you can either write down or go over in your head. Practice it until you feel comfortable with what you want to say. People often respect a direct response rather than an ambiguous answer.
It may not be appropriate to say this to anyone without a prompt from them first. Assuming and jumping to the conclusion that they're going to ask you for money might hurt your relationship even more. Perhaps they'll ask or make a hint, and then you'll know that you should kindly place those boundaries.
Do not avoid comprehensive planning – If you feel like the entire process is too much to handle all at once, break it down in baby steps. For example, take a day to call three professionals to set up appointments. A few days later, put the documents you will need for your appointments together in an electronic or paper folder. Continue until you have gathered the information and advice you need and have a plan in place that covers your short, medium, and long-term financial goals.
Summary- A windfall can be the start to securing your financial future, if it is handled with the care that it deserves. Don't only focus on addressing the practical issues of receiving a large sum of money, but take the time to understand your emotional responses, and how they can either clarify or cloud your decision-making.
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NEW: MURDER MOST EASTERLY Volume 2: The Norwich Murders: Synopsis
The novel features a dogged Norwich detective, 'Ketch', so named after his ancestor, Jack Ketch the hangman. Ketch (real name John Price) is an alcoholic, nearing retirement in the force and the story is told largely from his viewpoint. It's winter and Ketch is recovering from a nasty dose of bronchitis. He's also got the DCC on his back.
When parts of a woman's body start to turn up in various locations in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, DI Ketch of the Norwich police suspects the victim may have been a Latvian immigrant. Suspicion soon turns on the owners of a Russian restaurant in the town and after a short investigation, the owner's father is arrested for murder.
Several months later the body of another Latvian woman is found in a church in Norwich. Near it is a small wooden figure of the victim, contained in a miniature wooden coffin. It transpires that she was a sex worker who lived with her boyfriend in Kings Lynn. The body's discovery leads Ketch to suspect that this is the work of a serial killer, a suspicion soon confirmed by the profiler, Professor Bourne, who informs him that the crime is motivated by religious obsession. Kett finds a parallel with a similar murder in Scotland some years ago, which was never solved, although suspicion fell then on a known paedophile, Pieter Hess. He contacts the Dumfries police for detailed reports.
A few days later another female victim is found in the ruins of a chapel on nearby Ketts Hill, the body laid out in an identical fashion. Some minor forensic traces are also discovered....
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Some major changes are afoot at Glassworks, aimed at spurring tourism-related business in the 10-year-old project at Ninth and Market streets.
Flame Run Glass Studio and Gallery, owned by Brook Forrest White Jr., is moving into the facility and taking over the hot shop where tourists can watch glass being blown. And Mark Payton of Payton Flameworks is relocating within Glassworks and will be conducting tours and workshops.
Glassworks is located in the old Snead Building, which was built in 1911 as the largest concrete structure in Kentucky.
City Properties Group, led by architect and developer Bill Weyland, bought and renovated the building, opening it as Glassworks. The project has been the home to artists and musicians. The first two floors have glass-related studios, galleries and shops, including the hot shop. Its upper floors have 35 residential units, located above three floors of offices.
Andrea VanAusdall, a spokeswoman for City Properties Group, said the changes are intended to strengthen the project. "We are really in a strong position right now," she said.
City Properties has been trying to operate the tourism-oriented facilities at Glassworks since last May. It took them over from Architectural Glass Art, led by noted glass artist Ken vonRoenn. His company still has operations at Glassworks, but vonRoenn is relocating much of his production business to larger quarters at Seventh and Breckinridge streets.
Glassworks plans a 10th-anniversary celebration in a month or so, or after Flame Run at Glassworks and the Mark Payton Glass Center are established in their new spaces at Glassworks, 815 W. Market St.
All elements of the Glassworks building will remain open, with most of the changes completed by early April.
White is moving Flame Run from 828 E. Market St. in the NuLu district. White said he is in the middle of moving. At Glassworks, Flame Run will lease the hot shop, welding shop, a blown-glass gallery and gift shop. It also will offer classes for beginning glass artists.
White was an original tenant in Glassworks, staying two years before relocating the business to East Market. There he leases about 12,000 square feet of space. But he said he had a "landlord situation" that necessitated a relocation. White said he has a lot of equipment to move and needs to "pare down," because he will lease only about 8,000 square feet at Glassworks.
White said he remains committed to the success of the arts in Louisville, and that the move to Glassworks, which is within walking distance of the Louisville Slugger Museum, the Louisville Science Center and the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft will cater to tourists. He said he expects substantial walk-in traffic that should lead to new opportunities for Flame Run to engage directly with others in glassmaking and the enjoyment of glass as art.
Payton, meanwhile, will be moving to a new space within Glassworks and reopening as the Mark Payton Glass Center. Payton's studio will expand and assume control of the Walk-In Workshop, tours and a new gallery that will focus on flameworked glass, flat glass and jewelry.
Payton will offer seasonal glass objects — shamrocks, for example — and will focus on children's activities, plus catering to group events, birthday parties and school groups.
VanAusdall said Payton and White will jointly oversee the glass-related and tourist-related operations.
"We will have real live operators in there now," she said.


Chapter President's Spring Briefing | It's Almost Summer, PRSA Chicago!
It's almost summer, PRSA Chicago! Thank you for your dedication to our chapter and for the feedback you've provided so far this year. We are committed to providing you with a valuable experience and want to continue the dialogue. What's been working? What can we do to improve? Please drop me a note at abruder@lcwa.com if you have anything to share.
Redesigned eNewsletter! As you can see here, we're stepping up communications to give you pertinent event information with local PR perspective. If you have ideas, we want to hear them.
Welcome to Chicago! If you are new to the area, or new to PRSA Chicago, we'd love to meet you and help you build your network at the YPN 'Welcome to Chicago' Social on Tuesday, June 14.
A Trophy-Worthy Skylines Gala, Presented by AKA MEDIA INC. I hope to see you on Thursday, June 16 to accept your awards and support the wonderful work we do as a PR community. Tickets are going fast, but are still available.
Summer Socials. We have a few summer social events in the works and we'll be sharing the event information in the coming weeks. We hope to meet you there!


I have had the privilege of photographing many weddings at this beautiful, elegant 16th century town house, situated in the heart of Lewes, over the past 10 years... and know the house and gardens so well.
Angel House is a lovingly restored Regency town house, perfectly suited to more intimate celebrations, with amazing views overlooking the seafront and the iconic Peace statue in Hove.
A majestic Palladian mansion set in over 300 acres of park land, it is the perfect setting for larger scale weddings with a choice of indoor and outside ceremony spaces. It is also just a stones throw from where I live!
A stunning historic venue, weddings are held in a gorgeous Elizabethan Barn, in the grounds of the priory, with a moat and acres of beautiful gardens to explore.
This classic Victorian hotel is newly renovated and part of the string of Harbour Hotels. It is situated overlooking the seafront promenade, and is a an idea venue for a contemporary stylish beach front wedding.
A 500 year old oak barn, set on a family run farm which looks out to the South Downs. A perfect venue for a rustic and relaxed wedding day.


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All You Need To Know About The Recently Launched Sanofi Internship Scheme
By Oreoluwa Aderinkomi
Sanofi-Aventis Nigeria Ltd is a biopharmaceutical company under Sanofi group which happens to be a global biopharmaceutical healthcare company focused on human health.
Sanofi recently announced the launch of this internship program targeted at developing youth talents into future business leaders.
Folake Odediran – Sanofi General Manager (General Medicines) Nigeria-Ghana and Country Lead Nigeria stated that,
"Africa is replete with talented individuals who are desirous opportunities to advance their careers and step change the fortunes of the continent. Sanofi, we'll help you realize your potential. Working alongside some of the brightest minds in our industry, you'll learn and grow and be on your way toward becoming one of Africa's next-generation business leaders".
Successful applicants are opportune to receive up to 12 months of internship in a fast-paced multinational environment where they have opportunities to work on projects and collaborate with bright minds across other departments to deliver value.
The internship program is open to people who meet the following criteria:
Must have an educational background in medicine, pharmacy, or the social sciences.
Must be fresh graduates who are ready for their National Service or pharmacy internship by February 2021.
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Ponto is right. The normally docile frogs go into some sort of blood rage when you walk outside with an intent to harvest hops. I don't know how they know this, but they do. As a result, I end up fighting a goodly number of them.
I do have to question the wisdom of using this particular brand of hops in your ale recipe. Apparently the secret ingredient is swamp?
I hand over a bushel basket of hops and he gives me 90 coppers. He also gives me a glass of his Toad's Tongue ale, which I don't drink. Last time I got drunk it ended badly. Moreover, I'm not about to drink his filthy frog-flavored swamp water. It's not until I'm back outside that I realize how badly I was just ripped off. A bushel basket worth of of hops is worth a good bit more than the coppers, and that's before you factor in the fighting.
So this isn't going very well. I should probably clear out of town now, but Milo Hornblower has some work for me. Maybe he can redeem this sad, soggy trip.
Milo explains, "That Lobelia Sackville-Baggins has been telling everyone that she doesn't think she should give out presents at her birthday party, that she thinks it more reasonable that she should be receiving them."
I gave you the run-down on Lobelia way back in part nine.
This birthday present business is straight from the books: Hobbits give presents to everyone else on their birthday. Now, I would normally challenge the idea that Lobelia would attempt to overthrow this custom. The Sackville-Bagginses were abrasive and rude, but Lobelia was extremely traditionalist. In fact, one of the reasons she clashed so badly with Bilbo was because he was so outlandish.
But really, this is like any other situation where fanboys argue about how characters would behave in situations not covered by the book. Like debating what game console Harry Potter would buy or what the movie Tron would have been like if it had taken place in an Apple. It's not worth squabbling over it because this sort of fanboy wanking makes both sides look bad.
"See, my plan was to teach her a lesson. I've been raising this toad to give to her as a present."
"Toad?" I ask, raising an eyebrow.
Milo points to a scary huge cage he has sitting nearby. The door is open and the cage is empty.
Looking at the cage I reply in deadpan, "I can't wait to find out how I can take part in this horrible plan of yours."
"Yes, well. I've named the toad Lobelia, and the creature is quite as ornery as the original. She slipped loose today. I need you to go out and find her."
"Now, she's kind of afraid of the other toads, so you might have to clear a few of them out in order to get her to show."
"You're suggesting I won't be able to locate a humongous toad unless I fight some smaller ones? And you think that once the place is littered with bludgeoned toad carcasses she will be more likely to show? And I guess we're ignoring the fact that I was out there a few minutes ago and already fought a bunch of the foul little buggers?"
"Just chase her back into the cage when you find her!" Milo says unhelpfully.


I just ordered a tonne of beautiful and quirky items from Bake It Pretty. And to be shipped by Priority Mail no less!
You can look forward to some prettily packaged items showing up on this blog in 8 - 10 days, or if you're lucky under your Christmas tree.
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Passenger tracking solution to improve intelligence at Abu Dhabi International Airport
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21 May Passenger tracking solution to improve intelligence at Abu Dhabi International Airport
Dubai Technology Partners LLC (DTP), the region's leading systems integrator for the aviation industry, announced that it has joined forces with Xovis to help improve operations at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).
Serving 24 million passengers per year, AUH is one of the fastest growing hubs in the world and it is anticipated that the annual passenger throughput will grow to 45 million passengers within the next 10 years. Integrated with DTP's desk planner solution, the Xovis Passenger Tracking System (Xovis PTS) will allow Abu Dhabi Airports, the operators of Abu Dhabi International Airport, to improve passenger flow and reduce waiting-time in critical areas like check-in, security, immigration and baggage-claim, dynamically manage airport resources and ultimately increase capacity and passenger satisfaction.
Commenting on the decision to partner with DTP and Xovis, Abdul Majeed Al Khoori, acting chief executive officer at Abu Dhabi Airports said: "This project has been key in meeting the growing challenge of balancing the increased volume of passengers and operational efficiency. With the implementation of this smart technology solution provided by experts such as DTP and Xovis, the team will be able to anticipate and respond to traveller flows for better real time and planning decisions. The intelligence that the system is delivering has already proven its value by providing actionable information and real time inputs during recent Low Visibility Operations."
After a successful trial at a check-in area in Terminal 3, DTP, using Xovis' Smart IoT Technology, has deployed 455 Xovis 3D sensors in 19 sites in T1, T1A and T3. "DTP was in charge of the turnkey project management, including sensors installation, provision of infrastructure and integration between the Passenger Flow Management solution and different airport and airline's operational systems. We have designed and implemented a Desk Planner module, that enables the airport to forecast "desk demand" for security and immigration areas. Moreover, we analyze and layout the collected data and KPIs on interactive airport maps to allow the airport operations to react with necessary measures against any challenges in the passenger flow that might arise, in a timely manner. Finally, we have provided several business intelligence tools that empower airport managers to monitor SLAs and performance of different teams (Operations, Airport Services, Security and Immigration) that are involved with the passengers' flow," explained Abdul Razzak Mikati, managing director at DTP.
The installations at AUH strengthen Xovis' position as leading provider of people flow monitoring solutions in the region. "After Dubai and Doha, we welcome Abu Dhabi to the Xovis family. To be part of AUH's growth strategy is a great opportunity to show what we are best at – helping airports bust queues and boost passenger satisfaction. We look forward to working together on future projects, with our esteemed partner DTP, in this rapidly growing region", concluded Andreas Fähndrich, managing director, Xovis Airports.
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Decahedron – Disconnection Imminent
With music, history can also be tricky. With Decahedron you have the pedigree of band members that were previously in Fugazi and Frodus
Ray Harkins
History can be a funny thing. In school we learn about where our country came from, the heritage and the reasons why things are the way they are. You let one person tell the story of how a certain event transpired and then immediately ask another witness and you will get a slightly different story. With that being said, you can tell that many of the histories told to us are mere speculation and observations that have been distorted over time.
With music, history can also be tricky. With Decahedron you have the pedigree of band members that were previously in Fugazi and Frodus so one would expect that musically it would fall under the same umbrella while others may think that it will fall way left of the dial. This is where music history and historical events diverge as you can actually experience first hand, the music.
Originally called The Black Sea they released an EP under Lovitt Records that fell between the cracks. People just seemed apathetic towards this band as their first release showed no real cohesion and song crafting. One would expect this side project to fall into obscure record collections and used bins across the US but thankfully for this proper debut full-length under their new moniker, they have created salvation. Right off of the bat I am reminded of Frodus with a little less kick. The Fugazi influence peeks its head out from time to time but it does not seem to be a staple of their song writing arsenal. At times I am reminded of Jane's Addiction which sounds odd but somehow works well.
While this is a step in the right direction in regards to this band's life, it lacks any sort of memorable hook that would keep a listeners interest. Regardless I can see both critics and fans embracing this record for what it is: a simple rock record with hints of melody. Even without the big names behind these songs, they would still stand on their own.
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Cottonwood Heights, Utah - One of the many faces of the Cottonwood Heights City staff has recently changed. After many years of serving as the city recorder and human resource manager, Linda DunLavy retired. Paula Melgar will now fill the position of Cottonwood Heights city recorder.
Melgar is originally from Portugal. She came to the United States as a student and became a citizen soon after the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001.
"The way the American people came together to support each other inspired me to want to be part of this wonderful country," Melgar said.
Now, she has lived in Utah for longer than she did in Portugal.
Melgar has worked in local government for 16 years. She started working for a local police department, where she became a systems administrator.
"After a few years, I was offered a position with the city attorney's office as a legal secretary. About eight years later, I transitioned to the office manager for the city attorney's office and, as of two years ago, added the position of deputy city recorder to my duties," Melgar said.
Melgar has an associate's degree in business marketing, an accounting clerk certificate from the LDS Business College, a bachelor's degree in criminal justice administration from Phoenix University, a master certificate in procurement from Villanova University and a master's degree in public administration from the University of Utah.
After just two weeks of serving Cottonwood Heights, Melgar received her certified municipal clerk designation. Melgar worked toward this achievement for about two years and rapidly accelerated through the program. Some of the painstaking requirements included 60 hours of education time, two years of experience and practicing the IIMC code of ethics.
"The municipal clerks conferences are packed with classes from early morning to late afternoon, with attendance rolls taken and a controlling board that makes sure you are actually there to receive the education you need. There is no golfing or afternoon free time," Melgar said.
For Melgar, the best part about this achievement was getting to know the many municipal clerks.
Melgar was drawn to Cottonwood Heights because of the mountains.
"Our canyon trails are just my favorite because I like to hike with my husband, daughter and our boxer, Fritz. My sons like camping too, but we are no longer 'cool' enough to go on those trips with them," Melgar said.
However, she was drawn to the city staff for a different reason.
After serving the city for a few months, she noticed how Cottonwood Heights had a team of dedicated and hardworking employees who had earned an excellent reputation among other cities.
Melgar is pleased to serve the Cottonwood Heights residents because she has seen the community is very education involved and committed to understanding the issues and making a difference.
Not only is this Melgar's first year working for Cottonwood Heights, but it was also her first year enjoying the city's Butlerville Days with her family.
"We had a great time watching movies, going on rides and checking out the cool rides at the car show," Melgar said.
Melgar described herself as a happy and positive person who always tries to look at the bright side of things and strives to do the best she can to make things better.
In addition, Melgar likes to read, travel, hike and enjoy a good comedy.
"I am so excited to be here and look forward to serving the Cottonwood Heights community, learning about everyone and growing together," she said.


The whisky world is changing right now. As you're reading this, whiskies you enjoy are being eased off of the market, to be replaced by new products. Or nothing at all.
Not too long ago, I wrote a two-part post haranguing Diageo over a number of issues. The impetus for that post was the removal of Johnnie Walker Green and Gold labels from the market, and their replacement with Gold Label Reserve and Platinum Label. One of the theories behind this move was the need to corral as much malt whisky as possible. Along with ruthless capitalism, this sudden desire to hold onto malt stock may have been the leading factor in their decision. It's a risky move to pull a very familiar brand off the shelves, permanently.
As of September THIS YEAR, Macallan will replace their 10, 12, and 15 year old single malts for no-age-statement color-based bottlings (UK first and then the world). That's right. No more Macallan 12. No more 10 year Fine Oak (nor Sherry Oak). No more 15 year Fine Oak. And no more 17 year Fine Oak (a personal favorite). They're being replaced by Gold, Sienna, and Ruby.
The brand that has made its mint via specific age statements is now going without age statements. It's an incredibly bold business decision. Why are they doing this?
According to Master of Malt, the 1824 Collection was a financial success. According to thedrinksbusiness and World of Whiskies, it was a failure. The reality is likely somewhere in between. Though I don't think the 1824 Collection had too much bearing on their Gold-Sienna-Ruby decision, it was the only (non-Cask Strength) example of Macallan entering the no-age-statement approach to single malts.
No-age-statement (NAS) bottlings are bold in this whisky economy because drinkers worldwide have been trained to think that older is better. That allows producers to charge exponentially higher prices for their older bottlings, even though the younger ones may actually be better and more exciting. Oak management is complicated and sometimes whisky can get over-oaked or lose much of its spirit's character with too much time in a barrel. And, of course, everyone's palate is different. Some of us (ahem, me) like bolder, wilder, spirit-forward amber stuff, while others enjoy a smoother quiter experience. Beauty is in the glass of the beholder.
So how is Macallan, who have made a fortune overcharging for their older age statement-ed products, going to get folks to buy Gold, Sienna, and Ruby (I'm still waiting to hear that those names are a joke.)? Well, they're going to try to convince everyone that whisky COLOR determines quality. The longer in the sherried wood, the darker it will be and thus the richer and better it will be. And thus more value will be assigned to the darkest whisky.
Of course, that's just as true (read: false) as the age statement approach to whisky. Yes, a long time in a sherry cask will give whisky a beautiful rosy mahagony hue. But again, a lot of that has to do with time in the oak. Unless Macallan announces that it's buying up all of the world's Pedro Ximenez dark sherry casks (instead of their usual oloroso casks), we're back to the time issue again.
And, as the very good Master of Malt article states, they're going to have to try to "educate" folks that the darker the whisky, the better it tastes.
The darker it looks, the better it tastes? That's like saying the better looking a person is, the better he or she is in bed. That's patently untrue. Except in my case.
Yes, many years in a good sherry cask will get you a darker looking whisky. But so will a few drops of caramel e150a. Thus looks are deceiving. And though occasionally we may be lured by color to buy a whisky for the first time, I doubt that many of us have gone back for a second bottle because it was maple syrup pretty. We went back for a second bottle because the whisky inside smelled of the Earth's musk and tasted like old memories.
So why this sea change from Macallan? Something sparked them into disrupting their massively successful business so. Why are they pushing this particular whisky rock up a vertical cliff? Because so far, this is all some pretty wobbly theory to be using to pull the world's second or third most familiar single malt from the shelves.
My guess, they're short on whisky. They may not have enough whisky stock to guarantee that all of Macallan 12 is at least twelve years old. By withdrawing age statements, they can use a mix of younger and older whiskies for Macallan Gold. Or (guh) Macallan Ruby. I can't prove this, yet.
But not only has the whisky market blossomed aggressively, the demand for whisk(e)y is starting to surpass the supply. Careful management of supply is becoming very apparent industry wide.
Diageo, Pernod Ricard, William Grant & Sons all have been ramping up their malt production another 10-20 million liters to meet demand -- construction of new massive distilleries, expansion of current distilleries, and reopening of old distillies, all happening right now.
If you're a Rye Whiskey fan, this article and this article may leave you queasy. There simply isn't enough rye. Rittenhouse 100, going going gone. Wild Turkey 101, going going gone. Sazerac, getting shortages.
Bourbon fans? In that second article, K&L Wines' brilliant buyer, David Driscoll, lists shortages on Black Maple Hill and Vintage 17. Elijah Craig 18, no more.
Japanese Whisky? Yamazaki 18, gone from the US. Yamazaki 12, going to be harder to find, according to Driscoll.
How do we feel about a whisky world without Macallan 12, Johnnie Walker Green Label, Yamazaki 12, Elijah Craig 18, Rittenhouse 100 (and soon many others)? What do we do? Do we allow our purchasing and drinking choices be dictated by fear (occasionally stirred up by those who profit off that feeling)?
The whisky business is for optimists only. The product isn't instant, producers have to believe that everything will be as it should be in at least a decade from now. By filling barrels with distillate, they are planting a seed.
And as whisky buyers happily spoiled by seemingly infinite supply, we must not be afraid that the best things are now gone forever. Though we are used to the instantaneous in our lives, we must accept that the brilliance of the whisky we love takes time to unfold. Meanwhile things change. And increase in price. The expanding world has discovered whisky's brilliance. It's no longer a Celtic secret.
More whisky is being made right now. In countries all over the world, pot stills are steaming, experiments with casks are running, folks are making whiskies never before dreamed of. With all of the advances in production, perhaps the best stuff has yet to be.
You, as a drinker, can choose to buy up all of the disappearing whisky, trying to grab a hold of what is now the (increasingly expensive) past. You can seek out and hoard up all of those things, those amber lovlies, that brought you to this point. Or you can buy what is prevalent and affordable now, waiting patiently for the miracles to come.
It is interesting that Macallan has chosen to manage their supply problems by (literally) diluting the whisky. From a basic supply/demand perspective, it would have made at least as much sense to go the Oban route - publicly announce the supply issues and significantly raise prices. If they wanted to go NAS, why not introduce a new line below Fine Oak?
Jordan, I agree that this is a curious approach, especially by removing such an iconic product. I also would have expected them to do a shortage-announcement-followed-by-price-hike approach. Unless they are seriously low on some part of their supply.
I'm wondering if "Gold" will be a Fine Oak-type product. I'm not seeing any other hints that the Fine Oaks will be returning.
Thank you David D! Someone ought to tell "that guy at K&L" that I appreciate his excellent, important work as well!
I wonder what's going to happen to the no age Cask Strength?
It'll get more expensive. I'm kidding (sorta). I'm not sure of its fate either. I hope they keep some version of it.
Since cask strength whisky is quite popular with the more serious malt enthusiasts, Edrington better keep a cask strength option available. With the way George T Stagg sells out every year, you'd think every whisky and whiskey distillery would have a cask strength option in their range.
I hope so. It may depend on how serious/factual their malt stock situation is. I can't image they'd pull it entirely, seeing that people will pay a premium for cask strength whisky.
Great post and you are a lot more polite than I would be with respect to the press release like post on the Master of Malt site.
In my opinion, the real reason Macallan is losing the age statement is because there is a shortage of whiskies to meet age statements in the near future. Age statement scotch can be produced, but just not at the volume currently. In order not to lose market share (which is enormous for Macallan in the US) they are still delivering the product but without the age statement.
This shortage of sufficiently aged whiskies to maintain age statements is not unique to the corporate owners of Macallan. Diageo with its Johnnie Walker product line has just replaced the Gold Label 18 year age statement with a "Gold Label Reserve" that no longer carries the age statement. Again the question is why? The company will basically serve up some marketing hog wash that does not stand up to any measure of scrutiny.
That being said, as you have pointed out, age statements by themselves are not necessarily indicative of quality. However, less than 12 yrs, I find many malt whiskies to be a little too untame.
Thanks for the post and the integrity not to basically parrot Macallan marketing materials.
Hi Jason, thanks for the comment!
I find it less easy to be polite about Diageo (a company born from questionable business ethics), but since I regularly shout about that drinks giant, I kept those gripes to a minimum in this post. While the Macallan PR made me laugh (probably not their intent), the news itself filled me with both a curiosity about their brand switcheroo and a bit of wistful sadness about the vanishing of old favorites.
I agree with all the points in your comment. I do like wilder crazier young malts, but at the same time, I'm getting grumpy about the companies turning out younger and younger whiskies -- I know they're running shorter on older stock, but some of these youngsters are only half-baked. And I am unwilling to pay big $$$ for them.
I really enjoy your site! Excellent post on the BrewDog / Diageo mess!