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Touching Hearts At Home Named a Top 100 Most Affordable Franchise
The fast-growing in-home senior care franchise named to prestigious annual ranking of top franchise opportunities
Touching Hearts at Home, one of the fastest growing senior care franchises in the nation, is again named to Entrepreneur magazine's annual list of Top Franchises For Less Than $100,000. The list was compiled from companies already mentioned on Entrepreneur's 2020's Franchise 500.
Founded in 1996, Touching Hearts at Home is a non-medical in-home senior care franchise working to meet the needs of our nation's consistently aging senior population. We provide our clients with a myriad of services, including companionship, light housekeeping, meal preparation, household chores, transportation services, medication services, house monitoring, and Alzheimer's and dementia care.
"We are very happy to be on this Franchise 500 list. It not only shows how highly Entrepreneur's editorial and research teams think of Touching Hearts at Home, but also showcases our brand's value and affordability," says Scott Kummel, Director of Franchise Sales at Touching Hearts at Home.
What Makes Touching Hearts A Best-Bet Investment?
Touching Hearts offers one of the most affordable opportunities in the booming home health care industry. Startup costs range from $48,400 to $69,100 for the first six months of business. These costs will cover your office space, office equipment, advertising and marketing, insurance, and miscellaneous business expenses. Even better, our proven business model removes the guesswork from opening and operating a Touching Hearts at Home franchise. We set our franchisees up for success from the start.
The best part? Our thriving at-home senior care franchise is an essential business that meets a never ending need. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 54 million seniors make up 15 percent of the population in the U.S. today. By 2030, the number of seniors will reach nearly 72 million. For entrepreneurs who want to make a living doing meaningful work, investing in Touching Hearts is a smart choice.
From the moment you sign your franchise agreement, you will never be alone in business. Our thriving in-home senior care franchise will provide you with world-class training and support to help start and grow your business. Our corporate team works hard to ensure you're successful. This is why we help with everything from finding your office space to providing exceptional training, marketing, technology, and ongoing support.
"Touching Hearts is a wonderful opportunity — both emotionally and financially — for people who are driven and have that entrepreneurial spirit," says Touching Hearts CEO and Founder Renae Peterson. "It's extremely rewarding to help someone. To know you made a difference in someone's life and changed it for the better."
If you are interested in learning more about Touching Hearts At Home, speak with Scott Kummel, an owner and Director of Franchise Sales, to see if our thriving in-home senior care franchise is right for you. If you like what you hear, we'll put you in touch with some of our franchisees right away. Learn more about what it's like to be a senior care franchise owner and how Touching Hearts At Home.
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Who would possibly want their breath to smell like bait?!?
And who deemed that to be a good thing to have?
Wouldn't it make more sense to say "… with minted breath"?
I can't see the toothpaste and mouthwash industry putting up much of a fight.
Although the cinnamon lobby would probably file a lawsuit.


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An Exercise in Style: A Book with 25 Words by Van Cleef & Arpels and Gallimard
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An Exercise in Style: Van Cleef & Arpels
Fashion, Jewelry Design, Book
Hardcover, 26.3 x 3.3 x 21.1 cm
232 pages, 70 color and 70 b&w illustrations
$55 rrp
Title An Exercise in Style: Van Cleef & Arpels Posted in Fashion, Jewelry Design, Book Release Date 7 December 2015
Publisher Éditions Gallimard Format Hardcover, 26.3 x 3.3 x 21.1 cm Details
ISBN 9782072625787 Price $55 rrp Official Website Éditions Gallimard
High jewellery house Van Cleef & Arpels has joined forces with venerable French publisher Gallimard to create a luxurious book that reflects the high standards of craftsmanship and style that the two houses have in common. Titled "An Exercise in Style", the 230-page hardcover comes in a cream-coloured box case and contains a handpicked "vocabulary" of 25 concepts that are part of Van Cleef & Arpels' identity and savoir faire. Each of these concepts is accompanied by a typical dictionary definition, photos of Van Cleef & Arpels' jewellery and archival images, and contributions from notable personalities, some of whom are friends and collaborators of the maison.
"An Exercise in Style" video still © Van Cleef & Arpels
The unusual line-up of contributors includes artists, an algebraist, a fashion creator, designers, authors, a gardener, a choreographer, an astrophysicist, photographers, an opera singer, a watchmaker, a starred chef and a philosopher — all of whom give their own definition of the word or concept assigned to them. For example, the book opens with the word Love, for which acclaimed opera singer Natalie Dessay provided a facsimile of the original score of an aria from Charles Gounod's opera Romeo and Juliet. A few pages down, algebraist Laurent Derobert concocted an equation that can calculate LUCK in relation to happiness and pleasure. The book ends with a drawing by Lanvin's creative director Alber Elbaz, inspired by Van Cleef & Arpels' signature Zip necklaces.
In 1956, HSH Princess Grace and HSH Prince Rainier III of Monaco dancing at the Formentor Yacht Club during their honeymoon in Majorca. Photo AP/Sipa.
Lovebirds clip, 1945. Platinum, yellow gold, rubies and diamonds. Van Cleef & Arpels collection.
Cadenas timepiece, ca. 1940. Platinum and diamonds. Van Cleef & Arpels collection.
Flying butterfly ring, 2007. White gold, red gold, Mystery-Set sapphires and diamonds. Photo Coppi Barbieri.
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C'est ça la robe!! Alber Elbaz for Lanvin.
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Hélène Arpels at the Prix de Diane in Chantilly, June 4, 1939. She is wearing a Passe-partout necklace and bracelet. Bibliothèque nationale de France / photo by the Séeberger brothers.
Mathematical formula for luck, 2014. Laurent Derobert.
Original score. Marie Modiano / Peter von Poehl.


Do you know where to start when you are interested in photography? Do you worry about getting the perfect shot or feel unsure of your lighting capabilities? Even if you are an experienced photographer, new ideas and suggestions can always help, and this article's advice can be quite handy.
Stay simple with the settings you use for your photographs. Learn how to use your camera one feature at a time. Learn each one completely before moving on. If you focus on features too much, you will miss some great natural pictures. Sometimes, snapping the picture right away is the best decision.
A dSLR is a necessity if you're aiming to be serious about your photography. This digital single lens reflex camera can help you see the subject when you take the photo. If you want the largest image sensor, as well as the most highly detailed images, choose a full-frame DSLR.
When photographing outdoors try to avoid direct sunlight. Direct sunlight creates awkward shadowing, as well as annoying glares. If you face your subjects into direct sunlight, they will squint and take unattractive pictures. The best times of day for you to take outdoor photos are in the early morning, when the sun is weakest, or late evening, when it is going down.
Practice using manual adjustments to the white balance in your photographs. Indoor lighting can sometimes cause your pictures to look yellow and off colored. Instead of trying to play with the light in your space, adjust the feature called white balance instead. This will give your pictures a professional appearance.
Try to experiment with colors, angles and the different features of your camera. You do not have to have a unique object to create a distinctive photo. Great photographs can be made by taking a picture of something that isn't usually interesting and making it interesting. Try many different methods to develop your style.
Take notes when taking pictures. As your collection grows, it will become more and more difficult to remember the details, such as where and when you took a particular shot. Carry a notepad with you and take notes about the location and how you felt about it.
You will have to play with ISO, aperture and shutter speed. These features will influence the exposure. Except if you want to create a specific impression, overexposed or underexposed pictures do not look good. See what kind of combinations you can come up with by switching up these three features.
Many tasks call for us to place things evenly and symmetrically for best results. Though an even, centered approach to life can be good in many areas – when considering photography, off-centered can sometimes be the best approach. Also, be aware of auto-focusing features that zoom in on what is centered in front of the camera lens. You can use the manual focus to center the picture the way you want it, then take the photo.
You will not become a better photographer if you do not take some time to find out more about this art and to practice. There's no wrong way or right way to take pictures, but these tips offer some proven advice for calibrating your camera and getting the perfect shot.
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The Sienna Supply/Palette Box is a wooden box that fits onto a tripod and includes both a palette and a storage area. It is used with a Canvas/Panel holder that fits onto a tripod.
The Supply /Palette box has a 10″ x 12″ tempered glass palette, storage compartments for paints and brushes, and folding brush holder accessory trays.
10" x 12" (25.5 cm x 30.5 cm) tempered glass palette which offers a spacious area for mixing oils and acrylics.
The tempered glass palette can also be replaced with the Sienna Watercolor Palette.
The palette tray slides forward to reveal three large compartments. Two 3 ¾" x 12" (9.5 cm x 30.5cm) compartments can hold a large quantity of paint tubes and other supplies.
The smaller 2 ½" x 12" (6.5 cm x 30.5 cm) compartment can hold a large assortment of brushes and palette knives.
There are two 6" x 10 ½" (15 cm x 26,5 cm) folding brush holder accessory trays where you can keep all your brushes, brush cleaner, and other supplies within convenient reach. The folding trays also serve as a palette cover to keep your paint protected during transport.
Rubber canvas holders will securely hold ¾", 1 ½", and 2" thick canvas. The panel clips will securely hold ¼" painting panels.
The Canvas/Panel Holder is secured on a standard 1/4 x 20 tripod ballhead. It attaches in seconds and is adjustable to any angle including flat for watercolor.
The box is made of wood. The palette is made of tempered glass.
The Supply/Palette Box is designed to sit on the front legs of the Sienna Tripod.
Two adjustable tripod clamping blocks allow you to adjust the height of the Supply/Palette Box on your tripod.
The Supply/Palette Box was designed to work in unison with the Canvas/Panel Holder (sold separately).
You can also use the Supply/Palette Box as a portable tabletop palette for the studio, art class, or workshop. Four rubber bumper feet keep the palette firmly in place while you're working.
The Supply/Pallete Box is compatible with the Sienna Ultimate Backpack.
This box is quite heavy for a relatively small palette. The built in storage box adds to the weight. However it does have a sturdy panel holder and so may be suitable for car travel. For hiking it is very low on the palette area to weight efficiency ratio.


There are several marketing ideas around to promote your virtual event online. Here are a few ways to test, to see how they work for you and your audience. Some are long-term marketing ideas and others can be done just a few weeks or days out from your virtual event.
Send out an update to your current email list letting them know about your virtual event. Within that update, offer an exclusive bonus for those that are already signed up to your newsletter. You can do this with a special code or perhaps open up registration before you offer the event out to another audience.
Research other businesses with a similar audience and create a joint venture with them. You can work together by providing content for each other's newsletters or e-zines and build some trust with their audience. Then provide this new audience with content that is relevant to your virtual event and offer an exclusive bonus to those readers to sign up.
There are many ways you can use social media to market or promote your virtual event.
Create and post a short introductory promotional video about your event that you can share across your social media platforms.
Create a post with relevant content that you can boost to your target audience.
Create an event in your social media platforms so you can invite your target audience to attend.
Schedule reminder and promotional posts about your event for those that have signed up. Maybe offer exclusive content that they can share to encourage others to sign up to your event.
Facebook now has a 'Call to Action' button that you can utilise to make it easier for people to sign up for your event.
Contact targeted connections in LinkedIn and let them know about your virtual event. Ensure your message focus' on why the virtual event will benefit them.
Upload your mail list to Facebook to send promotional posts to. Encourage them to share this with others in their network.
Create a blog post or series of posts around the subject of your virtual event. This will attract your target audience so you can eventually promote your event to them. Or you can create your blog posts along side your virtual event as a supplement for those that wish to revisit the content in written form.
Contact other online businesses that have a similar audience and offer to create a few guest blogs for them. This will raise your profile and give you an opportunity to promote your virtual event in the future.
Promote an exclusive competition or content that is only available during the live virtual event in a blog post.
Find other thought leaders in your field and build a relationship with them so that they will be happy to promote your blog and events.
Comment on other blogs in a positive way, while showing your expertise in your field. People who are interested in what you say will check you out further through your blog, website or social media platforms.
What marketing ideas have you used for your virtual events? What worked? What lessons did you learn?


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Zeme is a village and comune in the Province of Pavia, in the Lombardy region of northwest Italy.

History

In the Middle Ages Zeme was described as Cemide or Zemide. Since the tenth century Zeme belonged to the Bishop of Pavia and later to the priory of the Holy Cross of Mortara; in 1311 one half of the territory was confirmed as belonging to the Count palatine of Lomello. Zeme is named in imperial diplomas (1191, 1220) that assign the Lomellina to Pavia.

During the Visconti period it came under the power of Filippino, son of Facino Cane, who in 1524 sold it to condottiero Angelo della Pergola (lord also of Sartirana). In 1528 his great-nephew Francesco della Pergola sold Zeme to the San Cassiano family, but in 1532 Zeme was assigned to the Chapter (religion) and the Bishopric of Vigevano. The domain of the Bishopric ceased only with the abolition of feudalism (1771).

In 1818 Zeme was finally united with Marza and Sant'Alessandro, once comuni, now consisting of simple farms.

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Cities and towns in Lombardy

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They have lantern lights strung from the trees, mason jars instead of wine glasses, the most elaborate gift registry and flawlessly-written vows.
The most difficult part of this relationship will be before it even begins.
With their restless and sociable natures, it can be tough for others to tell when either a Gemini or Sagittarius is interested in getting to know someone (romantically or otherwise).
For those familiar with astrology, this one may seem a little far-fetched: Taurus is a famously private, stubborn, protective sign and Libra is the flirty love interest in every throw-away rom-com.
Sounds like blending these together would make a the perfect jealousy smoothie, right? Ultimately, the most important thing in a Taurus' life is consistency; the most important thing in a Libra's life is balance.
I nearly choked on a piece of pepperoni."Are you a Scorpio? He continued chewing, blissfully unaware of the existential crisis I was currently enduring, and shook his head."Nah, I'm a Libra."I cannot describe the relief that washed over me in that moment.
As a Leo — and an astrology enthusiast — I have nothing against Scorpios, but I have oft been warned (and warned others) against the endurance of a lion/scorpion pairing.
Sister signs often have many traits in conflict, but astrologists argue that they share a unique ability to balance and complement each other.
Gemini and Sagittarius are sister signs, and therefore invoke polar opposite sides of the zodiac.


I'm a London based creative, with over 20 years experience in 3D & 2D animation, motion-graphics, video editing, retouching, video post-production and graphic design. I specialise in video design for theatre and opera.
I also shoot and edit Short films as well as writing and producing original, story-telling animation for organisations, design agencies and museums, combining live action 2D & 3D and live action.
Recent clients include Amazon, the Director Richard Jones (ENO, Opera) , The Imperial War Museum, LAMDA acting school, the Labour Party (Sadiq Khan's Mayoral Campaign) and the Institute of Cancer Research.


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Q: Launching Cpp app in javascript inside JSP I have a JSP page which launches a CPP app. When an http request is sent from the CPP app, is there any way to get that request served in the JSP from which the app got launched?  Please advise

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Petrorhagia (Ser.) Link is an Old World genus with ca. 33 species, ranging from the Canary Islands to Kashmir. One species, Petrorhagia prolifera (L.) P.W. Ball & Heywood, is native in Belgium although it often occurs in highly artificial habitats (by railway tracks, in gravel pits, on coalmine heaps, etc.) where it is most likely introduced. A second species, Petrorhagia saxifraga (L.) Link, has been recorded in Belgium as an ephemeral escape from cultivation. It is rather different in being a mat-forming perennial with flowers in lax cymes or solitary (vs. annual with flowers in compact heads, enclosed by brown scarious bracts). On these grounds the species related to Petrorhagia prolifera are sometimes accommodated in a separate genus, Kohlrauschia Kunth (Mabberley 2008). Future molecular phylogenetic studies should clarify the relationships between these genera but they are here maintained in their traditional sense.
Petrorhagia prolifera itself is a member of a taxonomically difficult species-complex (Ball & Heywood 1964, Thomas 1983, Thomas & Murray 1983, Rabeler 1985). In addition to Petrorhagia prolifera proper, at least two additional species have been recorded as adventives beyond their native distribution range: P. dubia (Rafin.) G. López & Romo (syn.: P. velutina (Guss.) P.W. Ball & Heywood) and P. nanteuilii (Burnat) P.W. Ball & Heywood (see for instance Rabeler 1985, Clement 2005, Rabeler & Hartman 2005). The latter was recently also reported for the first time in Belgium (Verloove 2006), based on a single, probably ephemeral record in the port of Antwerpen in 1992 (roadside of Zomerweg between Churchill- and Zesde Havendok).
Seed characters are easily assessed with a hand lens which enables identification in the field (see SEM-photos).
Petrorhagia nanteuilii obviously occupies an intermediate position between P. dubia and P. prolifera and the latter probably are its progenitors. Mature seeds doubtlessly provide the best feature to separate these species. For convenience seed samples of all three are here provided.
Ball P. W. & Heywood V.H. (1964) A revision of the genus Petrorhagia. Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 3: 121-172.
Clement E.J. (2005) Petrorhagia dubia established in S. Hants (V.C. 11). BSBI News 100: 46.
Rabeler R.K. (1985) Petrorhagia (Caryophyllaceae) in North America. Sida 11: 6-44.
Thomas S.M. (1983) A taxonomic clarification of Petrorhagia section Kohlrauschia(Caryophyllaceae). Bot. Journ. Linn. Soc. 87(1): 55-75.
Thomas S.M. & Murray B.G. (1983) Chromosome studies in species and hybrids of Petrorhagia sect. Kohlrauschia (Caryophyllaceae). Pl. Syst. Evol. 141: 243-255.


It is not often they can make a fillet mignon skewer cooked to a perfect medium rare. It was juicy, tasted fresh and everything on the plate tasted great. We did the lunch special, 2 apps, one entree for $27. It was worth it, they give you a lot of food! Delicious food, really classy ambiance and service was great. I am definitely coming back to try more things on the menu!
Many people do not get middle eastern correct. It's either too much quantity but not enough flavor or good flavor but not enough quantity, This place got it down! Left a happy man!
I came here on a Sunday and it was very quiet, so the dishes came out quickly.
Hummus with Cauliflower: it's delicious with the fried cauliflower. I like the creamy hummus mixed with the crunchy cauliflower.
Moutabbal Almayass: mashed beetroot, fresh lemon, sesame paste, garlic. It's very citrusy, the lemon juice seems to overpower the sweetness of the beetroot.
Spicy Potatoes: fried potato cubes, fresh garlic, cilantro. The potatoes had a nice flavor from the fried garlic.
Garlic Paste: it's has the texture of a buttery garlic puree. It's quite sour, like it has a lot of lemon juice in it.
I enjoyed the hummus and the potatoes contrasting to the tangy flavors of the moutabbal and the garlic paste. The dining room is beautiful, it has a classic decor and ambiance.
Pardon my ignorance, but the name sounds like where I end up after slipping on black ice. Arrived at this Lebanese spot to pick up their excellent Moutabbal Almayass $10.00 (Mashed beetroot, fresh lemon, sesame paste, garlic.) with just enough pita for the dip. Shame they didn't think the bright pink beet spread warranted napkins.
This is probably going to be one of my favorite Lebanese restaurants in the city. I came here tonight (Friday night) and we had a reservation. It wasn't too busy but there were a good amount of people in the restaurant. It is a pretty high class fancy place. Dishes range from $24-$40 and the appetizers go from $6-20.
We had the hummus amalayass which was delicious. They gave us pita bread both soft and hard and it was an amazing mix with the hummus.
For the entree, we had the chicken toufta, sweet and sour, and the filet mignon cubed.
The chicken toufta was great, the sweet and sour had I believe cranberries or raisin of some sort that blended in very well with the meat. I have got to say my favorite was the filet mignon. There was a spicy kick to it.
The owner of the restaurant came to us at the end and asked us how we thought the meal was. I liked that he came to us because it showed that our input is valuable to him. Everything there was amazing and I would definitely come back again.
Arguably one of the best Middle Eastern restaurants in NYC, Almayass is a popular place with world-class food, good service and terrific ambiance. We've eaten there several times usually sharing a combination of mezzes and grilled dishes all of which are delightful, tasty and fresh. The food is well seasoned and delicious. The service is smart and well paced but not too intrusive. When we had to wait 20 minutes for our table, they comped us drinks and fell all over themselves in apology; the polar opposite of many trendy NYC restos. At the end of the meal the maitre d' came over seeking feedback and thanking us for our patronage. Almayass is becoming our go-to Mediterranean place!
Can we just stop for a second and appreciate that there's finally a place in Manhattan that makes amazing Mediterranean food? I'm an LA native, but I can't stop talking about my experience at Almayass. This was a find through a family friend, and I'm so glad I decided to give it a try. For those not super familiar with the Mediterranean style, it starts off with appetizers and then, when you're super full, they bring you the main course :P I had sooo many great things on the menu, but some of my highlights were: – The Hummus: sounds simple, but making good hummus is no easy task, and this place nails it. – The quail eggs with soujouk or basturma: imagine something like a bruschetta, but sooo much better because there's egg and delicious cured meats involved. – Fattoush Salad: the perfectly semi-sour salad was just the right amount of crunch #lovedit – Garlic Potatoes: If I had one last meal, these would be included … such a great garlic flavor and crispy potatoes! – Mixed Grill: All of their grilled meats were amazing. Perfectly marinated and cooked. Aside from the food, the drinks were also pretty amazing. They have a list of specialty cocktails (the noor is a standout) – but ask for an old fashioned and you won't be disappointed (one of the best I've had to date). Add the amazing food to great service and ambiance, and you have a can't beat experience in NYC. This place is always at the top of my recommendations when referring friends to restaurants in the city.


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"To save animals, punish abusers, change laws, and preach the No Kill message"
About Me An animal lover willing to do whatever it takes to help shelters and animal control adopt the No Kill way, to get stricter penalties for abusers, and to give every animal the chance at a good life. Oh, and to dismantle or take over PETA, whichever comes first.
Wild Fact About Me When I get really frustrated or mad, I cry. I am an extreme introvert--unless you have a dog, cat, etc. I am extremely goofy and have a warped sense of humor.
My Philosophy Live life to the fullest, remain calm but passionate, never give up and never surrender. Wipe the tears and keep on going. Try to leave a positive mark on the world, try not to hurt any living being, and always have hope.
What Gives Me Hope Knowing there are others out there like me, who care and cry and fight for the animals, who look at everything horrible and promise to change it or die trying.
If I were Mayor, I'd make the world a better place by Make all animal facilities no kill, encourage volunteers and the community to get in there and help make a difference. Lobby for stricter penalties for animal abusers, and change the way people see animals in this world.
What/who changed my life and why Redemption: The Myth of Pet Overpopulation and the No Kill Revolution in America, by my mentor, Nathan Winograd. He is the one who sparked my desire to save animals. He is my inspiration. Also Josh Cromer, and Ryan Clinton.


Diamond Crystal Brands, the local subsidiary owned by Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:HRL), announced today that it will donate $10,000 to the Foodlink for Tulare County to fight hunger in the community.
The company also donated $10,000 to the organization in 2014.
Hormel's hunger efforts take a step forward Hormel Foods Corp.'s hunger-fighting meat spread took another step forward and is going worldwide.


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NSK and WHILL, Inc. Enter Capital Alliance Collaborating to Create a Market for Next-Generation Personal Electric Vehicles
NSK Ltd. (NSK; Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan; President and CEO: Toshihiro Uchiyama) today announced that it has entered a capital alliance with WHILL, Inc. (Headquarters: San Carlos, California, USA; CEO: Satoshi Sugie).
As populations continue to age rapidly around the world, the demand for personal care applications such as personal mobility solutions to support versatile, safe, and comfortable mobility is expected to expand over the next decade.
To capture this demand, WHILL is building products that redefine the perception of wheelchairs and power mobility devices and their limitations through innovative design and advanced technology. WHILL's corporate mission is to create the world's most innovative and empowering personal electric vehicles (EVs), regardless of a user's age and physical condition.
NSK has decided to support WHILL's goal to push the boundaries of personal transportation for everyone, by entering into a capital alliance. The alliance will bring together NSK's elemental component technology and mechatronics technology with WHILL's commitment to building intelligent personal EVs that empower users. As the first step, NSK will provide its reliable, smooth-rotating bearings for use in WHILL's patented Omni-wheels to enable lightweight movement, which is a unique feature of WHILL's personal EVs. Going forward, WHILL and NSK will collaborate to provide customers with more advanced and appealing user features.
The agreement is expected to help drive the widespread adoption of intelligent personal EVs. The alliance will make the most of NSK's unique contribution to safer, smoother electric vehicle driving through its MOTION & CONTROL™ technology.
About NSK
After being the first company in Japan to successfully develop and produce bearings in 1916, NSK continued to display a pioneering spirit by developing a variety of revolutionary technologies and products. NSK products have been contributing to the development of industry and helping to conserve the environment for a century.
Now, for the occasion of its 100th anniversary, NSK has established NSK Vision 2026―"Setting the Future in Motion" to guide its progress over the next 10 years. As part of this vision, NSK is committed to proposing innovative ideas to society by seeing beyond the view of a parts manufacturer and thinking about technology, products, functions, and services from the customer's point of view.
NSK is continuously combining its technology and products cultivated as the world's leading bearing maker with unique technologies and ideas from that of varying entities, such as universities, local governments, and venture companies in Japan and throughout the world in an effort to uncover seeds for new businesses through open innovation. As a part of this activity, NSK is collaborating with WHILL, a venture company expected to grow significantly in the next 10 years, to contribute to the creation and development of new markets. In so doing, NSK also expects to revitalize its own internal organization.
About WHILL, Inc.
Since its founding in 2013, WHILL's mission is to transform today's antiquated power wheelchair and scooter experiences into a new kind of empowering device, an intelligent personal electric vehicle (EV). WHILL is reinventing the personal mobility industry with an intelligent personal EV that focuses on an approachable and aesthetically pleasing powered vehicle that boosts confidence and pushes the boundaries of personal transportation. Headquartered in the Bay Area in the United States with offices in Tokyo and Taiwan, WHILL is focused on enabling everyone to explore the world in comfort and style.
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Transportation headlines, Wednesday, September 24
by Steve Hymon , September 24, 2014
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For those who like heavy construction (literally) here's a pic from earlier this month of a substation being lifted into place for the Expo Line. The substations supply voltage to the overhead wires that, in turn, deliver power to the trains. The substations were manufactured in Virginia and traveled a week cross-country to the Westside.
Are toll lanes elitist or progressive? (L.A. Times)
With Orange County officials still considering toll lanes for the 405 freeway, the Times' editorial board publishes its very interesting internal discussion on whether to back congestion pricing lanes or not. The fascinating part: they can't reach agreement while writers on both sides of the debate make some very good points. Kerry Cavanaugh has this to say:
Also, when we looked at Metro's fare increase a few months ago, we urged the agency to consider more tolling. So who should be bearing the burden if not riders? To start, Metro should look at ways to shift some transit system costs onto drivers, which may sound unfair until you consider that they're getting a heavily subsidized ride on publicly built and maintained roads. If added fees make it less appealing for people to drive, that's a good thing; fewer cars on the road reduce traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions. Metro should lobby for higher fuel taxes to fund mass transit, look at expanding tolling or congestion pricing to help pay for bus and rail rides, and charge for Metro parking lots.
One of the other points debated is whether it's best to toll just some lanes — as Metro does on the ExpressLanes on the 10 and 110 (the HOV lanes to be exact) — or all the lanes. In some places such as Chicago and New York, everyone pays tolls to travel certain parts of the freeway. Does it raise money? Yes. Does it cut down on traffic? Hard to say, as traffic can be pretty hideous but possibly it would be more hideous without the tolls. The other part of the question: what if the tolls were dynamic and reflected supply-and-demand?
What the latest Census data says about L.A. city bicycle commuting (Streetsblog LA)
With an assist from Jeff Jacobberger, the latest American Community Survey numbers get crunched, leading to the conclusion that about 1.2 percent of commuters in the city of L.A. are biking to work, 3.6 percent are walking, 10.8 percent are riding transit, 67.1 percent are driving alone and 9.9 percent are carpooling.
As Jeff and Streetsblog point out, these are work trips only — so the numbers aren't fully capturing the folks who ride their bikes to transit or those who may use their cars for work trips but are using their bikes to run errands and such.
All that said, the number of those people biking to work appears to be up in L.A. in recent years, but many more men are willing to ride than women.
Very interesting post and it's worth noting that a higher percentage of commuters take transit in the city of L.A. than across the entire county. That's not a huge surprise, given that a lot of Metro's existing service is within the boundaries of Los Angeles. That said, the numbers probably also reflect that the city has the kind of population density and geographical layout that best supports transit at this time.
Don't count out L.A. as transit-friendly choice (Boston Globe)
This letter to the editor is about Boston's purported transit advantage over Los Angeles when it come to bidding to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. Not so fast, says the reader — having Olympic venues in Long Beach would work because of the Metro Blue Line, she says, and there are plans underway to make our region more walker, biker and river friendly.
Nice to see L.A. getting some love on the East Coast. Of the other cities interested in the 2024 Games, I do think Boston is the most formidable opponent, given their transit system, many existing sports facilities (thanks to all their colleges) and the fact they've never hosted an Olympics and the region isn't as spread out as here. On the plus side for us, there remains a decent chance no one will be able to understand anything Boston reps say when arguing for the games 🙂
Finally, a big welcome back aboard, Kings fans! This one — from Monday night's pre-season game — is about as pretty as it gets:
I couldn't care less about the phone used to film the above video. But the scenery is great, not silly far from L.A. and sort of involves transportation. If nothing else, some nice eye candy to get you past Wednesday.
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Tagged as: American Community Survey, bikes, Census Bureau, congestion pricing, cycling, ExpressLanes, Los Angeles Kings, number of bike commuters, toll roads
Metro sponsors "Glendale: The Jewel City Tour," led by C.I.C.L.E. and Walk Bike Glendale!
Why You Ride: Bicycle Edition – Javier Partida, a mentor for the youth in the Watts community
I'm interested in how the Metro ExpressLanes have been doing ever since they started implementing those monthly maintenance fees.
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Well then you will have to change the name from freeways to toll roads. Gas taxes are just about the highest in the nation. When I see family living in another state their price for gas is about 80 cents cheaper out of Calif. The problem with tolling everything is that many people drive to work in places where there is no direct transportation to get where they have to go. Right now everything seems to radiate out of Downtown LA. Not everyone works in Downtown LA. If you can not catch a train or a direct bus to work from where you live; you would spend hours trying to get to work with transferring. By the time you do all of that you can drive there and be there quicker. And other than downtown the majority of employers provide their employees with free parking.


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Dishes tested at London Chinese restaurants have discovered a shocking amount of "deadly" salt in them. The greater part had more than 3 grams of salt for every dish, or what might as well be called a large portion of the most extreme suggested day by day salt admission of grown-ups. Add some soy sauce dip and you're already pushing your risk factors for stroke and heart disease. With over 22 million takeaways eaten every week in the United Kingdom alone, understanding the health impacts of these foods is a significant concern.
And out of 141 Chinese ready meals at top United Kingdom supermarkets tested by researchers, 43% were high in salt. Over half (58%) contained more than 3g of salt per dish - half of the recommended daily intake in the United Kingdom, 6g of salt (the World Health Organization recommends no more than 5g of salt). While the report revealed that 97 percent contained 2g salt or even more as per the dish served.
The researchers said sweet sour pork, Kung Pao chicken, Mapo tofu, and other popular dishes sold in supermarkets and at restaurants have such high salt levels they could pose health impacts of "significant concern".
A file photo of a Chinese takeaway dish, July 29, 2008.
More salt is included when customers include side dishes and plunging sauces to their dinners as these give about another 4 grams of salt for every individual. When eaten with egg fried rice, which contains 5g of salt, the total salt content of the meal reaches 11.5g.
Rain has caused delays since, most recently in 2016, but those delays were relatively short and matches resumed the same day. When play finally started, Federer set out to avenge his defeat to Delbonis in 2013 - the pair's only other ATP meeting.
The review, be that as it may, found that nearly 50% of 141 store Chinese prepared suppers broke down contain more than 1.8 grams of salt for every segment, which is sufficiently high to convey a red warning mark on the pack.
Graham MacGregor, professor of cardiovascular medicine at Queen Mary University of London and Chairman of Action on Salt, said reducing salt is the most cost-effective method of cutting deaths from strokes or heart disease annually.
Decreasing salt consumption to 6 grams a day (from the current average of about 8.1 grams) would save lives of nearly 17,000 Brits a year, according to Action on Salt.
Sonia Pombo, campaign manager at Action on Salt, said: "The lack of front-of-pack colour coded labelling on branded products makes it incredibly hard for consumers to make healthier choices and that is simply unacceptable".
Hunter suffered a broken left wrist during the Cavaliers' run at the conference tournament in Brooklyn last week. He scored his season-high 23 points November 19 in U.Va.'s 73-53 win against Monmouth.
Sounds like he's still recovering from those plotless Michael Bay films. I was still on my 'Look how fast they released the videos! The Borg vs.
Excited, Buhari responded by saying moneys recovered from corrupt vices are being invested on development of infrastructure. He said the U.S has been supporting every effort to tackle terrorism in Nigeria.
He is likely to miss game time for Spurs, opening the door for free-scoring Salah to pull away at the top of the charts. He is also set to be absent from England's two friendlies against the Netherlands and Italy this month.
Gremminer said she has been offered $75 credit by the airline which, she said, just makes things worse. Today, I boarded my first United Airlines flight.
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Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports Smart and the Celtics are still deciding if Smart can play through the injury or not. Though he initially said he would be "all right", it's clear the Celtics now fear he could miss extended time.
The difference here compared to accusations from other women is that there's a signed agreement and a payment. This source said it's the only reason Trump has stayed quiet on the issue and hasn't been tweeting about it.
In three years since taking over as a starter with the Patriots, Butler collected eight interceptions and did not miss a game. Butler is expected to sign with the Titans when free agency begins.
Kelly and Blake have been putting their playful banter on full display during Season 14, which debuted on NBC earlier this month. Her passionate performance earns not only turns from Shelton and Levine, but tears from Clarkson over their shared connection.
Left untreated, high blood pressure can damage blood vessels throughout the body, according to the American Heart Association . The study included 319 black men with high blood pressure who frequented 52 barbershops in the Los Angeles area.
They were not, however, able to factor out the possible impact of exposure to arsenic or air pollution. Lead was undetectable in the blood of almost one in 10 of the volunteers tested.
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The fanbase for Buffy exists as strongly as ever in terms of participating in discourse. The story has continued in the pages of the comics published by Dark Horse since 2007.
The over is 11-4 in the Warriors' last 15 games coming off a loss and is a flawless 6-0 in the Timberwolves' last six home games. This will be another hard week for the Warriors to grind through all these minor but not insignificant injuries.
Celek, the Eagles' longest-tenured player to that point, was set to cost $5 million against the Eagles' salary cap for 2018. Philly drafted him in the fifth round in 2007 and spent his entire 11-year National Football League career with the team.
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The Cincinnati Bengals have acquired top offensive tackle Cordy Glenn in a trade with the Buffalo Bills , reports Fox Sports . With Dawkins productivity this year and with him having the much cheaper contract, Glenn was more than likely on his way out.
Although he has contemplated retirement in the past, Ngata likely didn't want to go out while he was injured. During his time in Detroit, Ngata managed six sacks and 53 total tackles.
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The Environmental & Cultural Park of Paros is a theme park that spans a 800 acre peninsula, with great geological and historical importance. A pioneer of its kind in the Cyclades, Paros Park is based on volunteerism, and welcomes visitors year-round for a variety of environmental and cultural activities or just for a walk in this natural place.
The open air Theatre Archilochos, with its impeccable acoustics and the ancient Greek theatre aura, offers a magical view to the gulf of Naoussa, mesmerizing any visitor. The theatre was named after the great ancient poet of Paros Island Archilochos.
Cine Enastron is an open air movie theatre venue, for film watching under the stars. It is a screening and lecture venue for residents and visitors who search for that special magic that only a good movie can create under the stars and by the sea. The screenings begin at 21.30 and admission is free.
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The lighthouse of Korakas in Paros Park among the 350 most important in the world.
The New Bar-Restaurant Monastiri is now open!


Defender Billy Myers will play his 50th match for Williamstown in the opening round clash tomorrow night against Port Melbourne.
Williamstown has announced its squad for Saturday nights historic clash against Port Melbourne.
Last Sunday, Williamstown Football Club teamed up with Williamstown Juniors Football Club to deliver a wonderful joint community family day at Bayside College.
Williamstown's will go into next week's blockbuster against Port Melbourne with some confidence after a strong second half today against the Bulldogs.
Williamstown has named a strong squad for our final practice match against Footscray tomorrow afternoon.
Williamstown Football Club is thrilled to announce it's VFL leadership group for the 2019 season.
Williamstown's big names have shown great initial signs in their first games for 2019 against Sandringham on Saturday afternoon.
The big names are back for the first time in 2019 with several experienced players to play their first game against Sandringham on Saturday.


Miriam Shapira, Executive Assistant to the Head of External Relations in the Advancement Office, and her husband welcomed their third child over Winter Break. Noah Alexander Ross was born on Dec. 27, 2016, and according to an announcement on HWOnline, the parents as well as Noah and his big brothers are well. While Shapira is on her family leave, Keren Johnson is stepping in to replace her.
Middle school performing arts accompanist Chris Wong and his wife Holley welcomed their second child. Jude Cydney Wong was born on Jan. 4 at 3:24 a.m. According to an announcement on HWOnline, both the parents and Jude are doing well. During his absence, Elizabeth Yaron, mother of Gabe Yaron '22, will accompany the various ensembles.


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AI presidents – a good idea or a disaster waiting to happen?
Richard Hooijdonk
January 9, 2020 AI & Machine Learning
As the public becomes increasingly disillusioned with their current political leaders, the idea of having an AI president is starting to gain ground.
The rise of artificial intelligence
The pros of having an AI president
What could possibly go wrong?
Could an AI ever be president?
The world is in a rather delicate situation. Wars, resource scarcity, climate change – these are just some of the issues currently threatening the future of the human race. To make matters even worse, people in charge of making the decisions are often driven by greed, jealousy, and lust, rather than altruism. It almost seems as if the world was balancing precariously on the edge of a cliff, with only a small push enough to send us plunging down into the abyss.
Humans are notoriously bad at governing themselves. More often than not, we let our emotions influence our decisions, instead of basing them on facts and common sense. And judging by our recent history, that's unlikely to change anytime soon. So, if humans can't be trusted to do what's best for them, why not pass that responsibility onto someone, or rather something, that could – an AI?
Artificial intelligence technology has become one of the most hotly contested topics of our time. It has pervaded almost every aspect of our society and taken over many of the roles that used to be reserved exclusively for humans. Companies around the world are increasingly using AI to automate mundane and repetitive tasks, improve productivity, and enhance the customer experience. AI is already replacing truck drivers, factory and warehouse workers, and delivery personnel. It's also increasingly used to detect and diagnose diseases, predict the behaviour of the stock market, and serve customers online. A recent report published by the World Economic Forum estimates that artificial intelligence could potentially displace as many as 75 million jobs and create as many as 133 million new roles by 2022.
The World Economic Forum estimates that AI could displace up to 75 million jobs by 2022. However, it could also create 133 million new roles in the same period.
One role that has remained immune to automation throughout has been that of the president. But why should our government leaders be exempt from the upcoming robotic revolution, especially in the light of the public's growing disillusionment with the people in power? In recent years, a growing number of people have suggested that we should replace our elect officials with AI and leave the governing of our countries to machines. While the idea may sound a bit farfetched at first, its proponents do have some pretty good arguments on their side.
The idea of an artificially intelligent ruler has been a staple of science fiction for quite some time. The first thought that comes to most people's minds when they think about a society governed by machines will probably be that of the Skynet system from the Terminator movies. People like Elon Musk and the late Stephen Hawking have mirrored this grim vision by repeatedly warning about the existential threat artificial intelligence poses to humanity. While that's certainly one of the possibilities, there's no reason to believe that an AI ruler would necessarily be hostile towards humans.
Europeans in particular don't seem to be overly opposed to the idea of having an AI in power. According to a recent survey conducted by the IE University in Madrid, approximately 30 per cent of the 25,000 people questioned said they would be willing to be governed by an AI. One of the main reasons for this line of thinking is that people have simply lost faith in their political leaders and believe that machines would be able to make better, fairer, and more rational decisions that would be in everyone's best interest.
"Historically, one of the big problems with leaders is that they are selfish mammals. An artificial intelligence president could be truly altruistic. It wouldn't be susceptible to lobbyists, special interest groups or personal desires," says Zoltan Istvan, a transhumanist and AI advocate. An AI president couldn't be pressed, threatened, or bribed into passing or repealing a policy that would serve only the interests of a particular group of people. It would be able to consider all aspects of an issue, evaluate available facts, weigh every existing option, and take the best possible course of action, all without letting prejudice, anger, impulse, or ego get in the way.
"Humans are actually quite poor at making compromises or looking at issues from multiple perspectives," says Bart Selman, a professor of computer science at Cornell University. "I think there's a possibility that machines could use psychological theories and behavioral ideas to help us govern and live much more in harmony. That may be more positive than curing diseases—saving us before we blow ourselves up."
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Unsurprisingly, not everyone is convinced that turning power over to an AI would be a good idea or that it's even technologically feasible. At this point, artificial intelligence technology is simply not advanced enough to be able to assume the role of president. While the technology has progressed considerably in recent years, most AI systems today are specifically programmed to perform a single task and can't do anything that's not included in their programming. Being a president, however, requires more than being able to perform a single task. A president needs to be able to think multiple steps ahead and react to novel situations as they develop. They need to be able to improvise and make tough decisions, often with incomplete data.
"If you're president of the United States, what bubbles up to your level are the problems that nobody else in the hierarchy was able to solve. You get stuck with the hardest nuts to crack," explains Illah Nourbakhsh, a robotics professor at Carnegie Mellon University. "And the hardest nuts to crack are the most meta-cognitive, the ones with the fewest examples to go by, and the ones where you have to use the most creative thinking." For AI to be able to assume power, we would first need to achieve singularity, a term used to describe the point at which machines will become smarter than humans and will continue to improve upon themselves, resulting in uncontrollable technological growth. However, there's considerable debate about when that might happen and whether it's even possible.
Another issue is that AI algorithms tend to reflect the biases and cultural and philosophical assumptions held by the people who create them. After all, we're the ones who build and train these algorithms, so it's not that surprising that we end up passing some of our traits onto them. "Technological systems are not free from bias. They're not automatically fair just because they're numbers," says Madeleine Clare Elish, a cultural anthropologist at Columbia University. "My biggest fear is people won't come to terms with how A.I. technologies will encode the biases and flaws and prejudices of their creators." This is especially true when it comes to people of colour. For example, it was discovered that Google's image recognition system would sometimes label photos of black people as gorillas. Similarly, an AI system used by US courts was shown to be 77 per cent more likely to label black defendants as being at risk of committing a violent crime in the future as opposed to otherwise similar white defendants.
One of the biggest obstacles to putting an AI in charge of a country is that machines still don't know how to explain themselves. AI systems are capable of analysing massive amounts of data and identifying patterns that would be impossible for humans to spot, but they're unable to explain how they came to a decision, which is something a president needs to be able to do. Last but not least, there's also the danger that an AI president might be hacked and used to hurt the people it's supposed to serve. How do we prevent that from happening? Unless the AI is smart enough to detect and stop any potential attack, this might be a risk not worth taking after all.
A lot of people would probably agree with the assessment that our political leaders have failed us. Driven by their personal interests and desires, they've led our planet to the brink of destruction, as evidenced by their unwillingness to do everything in their power to address climate change. As the public grows increasingly disillusioned with the government, some people have proposed that we should replace people in power with someone who could be trusted to do what's best for the common good. Their solution – artificial intelligence.
At first, an AI president sounds like a preposterous idea. But is it really? People already trust AI to drive their cars and airplanes, manage their bank accounts, and make medical diagnoses. Would it be such a big leap to entrust the governing of the country to an AI as well? An AI president wouldn't be susceptible to emotions and personal desires, as it would have none, and it would be able to make better, fairer, and more rational decisions than its human counterparts.
However, there are a number of obstacles standing in the way of this scenario. First of all, the technology is simply not advanced enough at this point, and it probably won't be until we achieve singularity. And even if we do, there are also the issues of smart algorithms reflecting the biases of their creators and the threat of hacking. As it stands, a far more likely scenario seems to be the one in which an AI isn't used to replace the president, but to provide guidance and help them evaluate their decisions and identify any potential biases or flaws, while still leaving the final choice up to the human.
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Q: What does the expression (*T)(nil) mean I came across these two statements in the testing package
var _ TB = (*T)(nil)
var _ TB = (*B)(nil)

Here's is a simple program to try and investigate what this evaluates to
package main

import "fmt"

type TB interface{}
type T struct{}
var x TB = (*T)(nil)

func main() {
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}

output
*main.T, <nil>

Question is, what does this syntax mean and what is its use, specifically in this case where we assign to the blank identifier? TIA

A: It is a compile time check to ensure the types *T and *B satisfy the interface TB. So if you modify *T or *B that no longer satisfies TB, you will get a compile error.
It doesn't affect runtime at all. The blank identified tells the compiler it can throw it out.


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Life is Strange: Before the Storm is a fairly straightforward adventure game, but it doesn't mean that players won't miss a few things. If players want to get the title's Platinum trophy then they'll have to tag a bunch of graffiti locations as Chloe. These are easy to miss, but by using our Life is Strange: Before the Storm Episode 2 graffiti locations guide you won't miss a single one!
Climb up on the blue boat by interacting with it and then using the wooden palette next to it. Once you're up there, go to the junked car hood, and draw either buried treasure or a burial on it.
Once you've fixed up the car (I recommend using the pirate flag to fix the seat), you can draw on the cab wall. Your choices are to draw something either mystical or frightening.
Head to the kitchen portion of Frank's RV, and then doodle on Frank's grocery list. Your two themes are either work or home.
Graffiti number six is found in Samuel's little shack. You'll have to distract him first, though, which means breaking the sprinkler. Once Samuel is out fixing it, you can tag the spot with some squirrel-related artwork.
Walk over the nearby wet concrete, and then you'll be able to graffiti it. Choose between abandoning all hope or Tempest-tossed.
Walk into Eliot's room (number 105). After you're done, erase his whiteboard, and draw something new for Chloe's not-so-secret admirer.
After Chloe gets into costume, look at the mirror. You can now tag it with lipstick.
Walk over to the Amber's refrigerator, and you'll see the tagging spot. The problem is that you'll have to distract Rose Amber, who is standing right next to it. Thankfully, she moves locations after doing a few errands for her, and then the player can get their last graffiti without any hassle.
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RadCalendarView provides three modes for displaying dates. They are Month, Week and Year and are included in the CalendarDisplayMode enumeration. These modes represent the period that is displayed at once by the control. To see the current mode use the method getDisplayMode() and to change it, use setDisplayMode(CalendarDisplayMode). You can also change the display mode through the XML attribute displayMode.
Since the default look of the year view contains a lot of dates it may seem too overcrowded on smaller devices. This is why this view also has a compact mode, where the months are represented only by their names and the exact dates are not drawn. Whether the Year view is in compact mode can be changed through the XML attribute isYearModeCompact or through the setYearModeCompact(boolean) method. The current value can be accessed through the getYearModeCompact() method.


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16 January 2023 By Ron Emler
The fact that Pernod Ricard has been accused of breaking financial and licensing laws in New Delhi shows just how important the Indian market is becoming to global spirits producers.
This particular case harks back to 2021 when the Indian regional government decided to end its monopoly of the liquor retail market and open it up to retailers.
The allegation from the national financial crimes agency, the Enforcement Directorate (ED), and reported by Reuters after seeing court documents, says the Indian subsidiary of Pernod Ricard financially supported retailers to set up outlets in exchange for stocking more of the French company's brands, thus boosting its market share.
Back at its Paris HQ, Pernod Ricard refused to comment because the allegations were based on "sealed and confidential" court documents. The company said it "strongly denies" the allegations and is fully cooperating with Indian authorities over the matter.
The Reuters report says that court documents filed in November show ED alleging that Pernod India provided £25 million worth of corporate guarantees to its banker, HSBC, which it asked to be made available as loans to individual retailers bidding for alcohol retail licences in New Delhi.
The regional government's policy banned manufacturers from participating in retail sales either directly or indirectly so Pernod India was "in contravention" as it effectively used bank guarantees to invest in retailers.
Benoy Babu, head of international brands for Pernod India, was arrested in November and remains in jail facing allegations of money laundering and violating New Delhi's liquor laws, which he denies. A bail hearing is scheduled for later this week.
Ironically, Delhi made an about-turn last year with a change of policy that saw spirits only sold through government-run shops.
India's 28 states are a patchwork of licensing laws. Some prohibit alcohol, others allow it in tourist outlets with the rest seeing drink as a desirable source of tax revenue; the reason behind Delhi's original decision to privatise spirits retailing.
Indeed a consortium of producers told the national government recently that production was threatened by the high level of taxation.
With a population of 1.4 billion, one in six people on the planet live in India, making it a cornerstone in the battle for market share and profitability between the global spirits producers.
Indeed, Alexandre Ricard, the French company's chairman and chief executive, has targeted it as "must win" market, where the company has a 17% share of total sales. New Delhi, the capital and the leading tourist destination, is a showcase market.
Yet compared with other southern Asian countries, India's per capita consumption of alcohol is low at 4.7 litres per year compared with 8.7 in Thailand and 10.9 in South Korea.
But it is rising, driven by an increase in citizens of legal drinking age (two years ago Delhi lowered the age barrier from 25 to 21) and a burgeoning middle class with rising levels of disposable income and accentuated by a population drift towards cities where drinking is more prevalent.
Statista estimates India's spirits market to be worth almost US$36 billion this year and that it will grow by 8% annually in the next three years.
In its last full financial year to June 2022 Pernod Ricard increased its sales in India by 26%, so vying with China to become the group's single largest market after the United States.
The investigation adds to existing headaches for Pernod Ricard in India. Last year it challenged a US$250 million federal tax demand for allegedly undervaluing imports, saying it disagreed with the method used to calculate the tax due.
Reuters also reported last year that the company had directly lobbied Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office for resolution of a number of tax disputes.
At the time Pernod Ricard strenuously denied that it had threatened to reconsider investing in India.
As the biggest seller of foreign-made spirits, Pernod Ricard is looking to further premiumise its range and is also hoping for an early free trade agreement between the UK and India.
The 150% tariff India imposes on spirits imports could be much reduced or even abolished under the projected terms.
The Scotch Whisky Association suggests the free trade deal would increase exports to India by about US$1 billion over five years. Pernod Ricard's Chivas Bros subsidiary is the second largest producer of Scotch whisky after Diageo and would reap a considerable benefit.
All Pernod Ricard's competitors are ramping up their efforts to cash in on the predicted boom in India.
For its part, as the world's leading premium beverage alcohol producer, Diageo is also targeting a bigger slice of the Indian drinks dollar.
Its sales of premium offerings (where Pernod Ricard claims a 45% market share) surged 23.6% in the year to March 2022, accounting for 72% total sales in India worth US$1.2 billion.
In a recent interview, Hina Nagarajan, managing director and chief executive of Diageo India, said: "Post Covid, we see premium segments growing much faster than the value segments in the market.
"This is reflective of both the inflationary pressures [that] consumers at the lower end are facing and the trend of wanting to drink better, not more, at the higher-price segment level."
Analysts agree that profit margins in commodity spirits are wafer thin. Last year Diageo sold 32 local brands to Inbrew to concentrate further on its premium portfolio in India.
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NEW YORK (AP) — New York City police officers charged a transgender woman with "false personation" and used pink handcuffs to mock her after they arrested her for walking through a park after hours, a lawsuit charges.
Linda Dominguez says in her lawsuit filed Tuesday that she was hit with the "bogus" charge of false personation — or knowingly misrepresenting her identity —even though she explained that she was transgender and gave the officers both her current name and the traditionally masculine first name she used before she legally changed her name to Linda.
The lawsuit says the 43-year-old Dominguez "had no intent to deceive the police or prevent them from learning her name or her identity" when she was arrested April 18.
The officers referred to Dominguez by her masculine first name throughout her detention, laughed at her and referred to her as "he" and "him," the lawsuit says.
Dominguez, a licensed cosmetologist and an activist for the rights of transgender immigrants, says that the arrest caused her "mental anguish, ongoing humiliation and embarrassment" and that she remains afraid of the police.
The lawsuit charges that Dominguez's treatment violated the police department's patrol guide, which since 2012 has directed officers to refer to people by names and pronouns consistent with their gender identities.


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