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Der Bob-Weltcup 2015/16 begann am 27. November 2015 in Altenberg und endete am 28. Februar 2016 in Königssee. Der Weltcup umfasste acht Stationen in Europa und Nordamerika und wurde parallel zum Skeleton-Weltcup 2015/16 ausgetragen. Veranstaltet wurde die Rennserie von der International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation (IBSF). Die Höhepunkte der Saison waren die Europameisterschaften vom 1. bis zum 7. Februar 2016 in St. Moritz, die parallel zum Weltcup ausgetragen wurden, und die Weltmeisterschaften, die vom 8. bis zum 21. Februar 2016 in Igls stattfanden.

Als Unterbau zum Weltcup fungierten der Europacup und der Nordamerikacup. Die Ergebnisse aller Rennserien flossen in das IBSF Bob-Ranking 2015/16 ein.

Weltcupkalender

Einzelergebnisse der Weltcupsaison 2015/16

Gesamtstand und erreichte Platzierungen im Zweierbob der Frauen
Endstand nach 8 Rennen

Gesamtstand und erreichte Platzierungen im Zweierbob der Männer
Endstand nach 8 Rennen

Gesamtstand und erreichte Platzierungen im Viererbob
Endstand nach 8 Rennen

Gesamtstand Kombination
Endstand nach 16 Rennen

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Today we're hearing from Jonathan D. Lopez, a Grand Rapids-based artist who won an Artist Seed Grant to bring "Close to Family," to ArtPrize Nine. Read on to learn more about this project, what inspires him, and more.
"Close to Family" is a comical look at tiny house living in downtown Grand Rapids -- more specifically in a five by twelve inch post office box. Viewers will be able to look into the chaotic living room of a multi-generational, mouse family.
Almost all of my work has been created with modeling clay, melted down and reused again. While the style of characters are the same, I've been experimenting with polymer clay and laser cutting to create this miniature scene.
Most recently, I've been inspired a lot by Christoph Niemann, a German illustrator. I love how informally he creates work with the mundane objects of the day and transforms them into something completely unexpected. Additionally, his work is incredibly humorous, and I just can't get enough of comical art.
I have always been interested in animals, so it wasn't a far stretch to satirize the ridiculous behavior of people with typical behavior of animals. Luckily for me, there isn't a shortage of new documentaries on animals and there seems to be new trends every day.
I hope to get the chance to illustrate a children's book that would influence the generation of my niece and nephew. I was inundated with illustrated books as a kid, and I want to create work that revolves around tactile media that they can pick up at a craft store and start using at a young age.


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DESMOND OKEWOOD
Full Name: Desmond Okewood
Organization: British Secret Service
Occupation Spymaster
Creator: Valentine Williams
Desmond Okewood is an agent with the British Secret Service.
Part-time, perhaps. Or possibly he can be considered on unofficial loan to that Department from his duties with the Royal Army where he holds the rank of Captain. As he puts it rather angrily some time after his 'conversion', "I may have been a Secret Service agent by accident but I'm a soldier by trade. My place is in the fighting-line!"
He is not on the front lines when we first meet up with Okewood as he is occasionally suffering from what he refers to as shell-shock. "You think you are cured, you feel fit and well, and then suddenly the machinery of your mind checks and halts and creaks." It is more likely that he ails from a brain injury considering the fact that he only recently "left hospital convalescent after being wounded on the Somme ('gunshot wound in head and cerebral concussion' the doctors called it)".
The year of our initial time with Okewood is likely late 1916 and Okewood is on medical leave when he learns enough to be worries about his brother, Francis. Interestingly, which Desmond Okewood would on more than one occasion grouse about being with Intelligence instead of fighting, his brother is and has been since the beginning of the War, an actual operative. Francis had failed his induction physical and was left with only one way in is mind to do his part in war effort and that was to join the Secret Service.
It is the search for his missing brother that will get Desmond involved in Intelligence work and as time passes, he will remain with that line of work because he has shown that like his brother, he is good at it.
It is also in that search that Okewood would come upon the man who would be considered for quite a long time his nemesis or archenemy, the evil and quite formidable Dr. Adolf Grundt, also called Clubfoot due to his physical infirmity. While there will be a mission or two that Okewood will be a part of that does not pit him against Clubfoot (that is the normal way he refers to the man), it is without a doubt Dr. Grundt that will cause him more trouble than everything else.
One final comment on why Okewood would continue to work in Intelligence even after he could have returned to active duty. A woman that Okewood respects comments to him, "The Secret Service has its fighting-line, too, though the war correspondents don't write about it. It never gets a mention in dispatches, and Victoria Crosses don't come its way. The newspapers don't publish its casualty list, though you and I know that it's a long one. A man slips quietly away and never comes back, and after a certain lapse of time we just mark him off the books and there's an end of it. But it's a great service; and you've made your mark in it. The Chief wants men like you. You'll have to stay!" He agrees.
Good line from The Fox Prowls, an aged Okewood (not exactly sure which one), now Chief of the British Secret Service, admonishes a young agent, "Don't get married as long as you're in this job. No fellow in this game ought to marry. The wives never understand."
1 The Man With The Clubfoot
Written by Valentine Williams
The Kaiser has written a letter which was indiscreet to say the least. If it were to fall into the hands of the other side, the War effort would be lost. It falls to Dr. Adolph Grundt to get it back. Working to stop him is a young novice British agent named Desmond Okewood who also wants to learn what happened to his brother.
2 Okewood of the Secret Service
aka The Secret Hand
Subtitled "Some further adventures by Desmond Okewood of the British Secret Service".
The beautiful stage actress Nur-el-Din has London captivated but there is a mystery about her. It is enhanced when a dead body is found connected to her and the Chief of the British Secret Service feels it warrants investigation, something he puts on the still young agent Okewood.
3 The Return Of Clubfoot
On a vacation in Central America, Desmond Okewood of the British Secret Service learns of a hidden treasure from a dying beachcomber. Enlisting the aid of a wealthy man, he sets out for Cock Island in the Pacific to find it. He is stunned to learn that Clubfoot, Dr. Adolph Grundt, whom he was certain was dead, is also after the treasure and one step of ahead of him. While Okewood has a cipher which is vital to finding it, Clubfoot has his advantage.
4 Clubfoot The Avenger
The death of a Swedish merchant who had appealed to the British Secret Service for help as he was convinced he was about to be murdered. He was right. He was also the 4th man killed who had once provided assistance to the Service during WWI against Dr. Adolph Grundt and the German war effort. Now Grundt is back wanted revenge and the Chief brings Desmond Okewood out of retirement to once again go up against the man.
5 The Fox Prowls
A rich American industrialist and his beautiful daughter are lured to Romania in a ploy by arms dealer Barm de Bahl, aka "The Fox". as a gambit to boost business by starting a war between Romania and Russia. The British Secret Service wants to prevent the conflict so Desmond Okewood, Chief of the department, sends agent Don Boulton to take care of matters.
1 The Mystery of the Missing Finger
aka The Missing Finger
Published in The Black Mask, May 1920 and then in The Grand Magazine, June 1920
[plot unknown]
2 The Mystery of the Brown Leather Suit-Case
aka The Brown Leather Suit-Case
Published in The Black Mask, June 1920 and then in The Grand Magazine, August 1920
3 The Medici Pearl
Published in The Grand Magazine, July 1921
The hero of this series, Desmond Okewood, is forever closely linked with his archnemesis, Dr. Adolf Grundt, aka Cluboot. Indeed, he would not have his own listing here normally except there are a couple of adventures that Okewood is connected to which do not directly deal with that evil German spymaster so here we are.
Okewood is resourceful and intrepid and the epitome of a solid and stolid hero-type. He is dependable almost to a fault and will not give up until the problem is resolved. Considering, however, that the author would go on to write several more adventures about Clubfoot than he does about Okewood, it is easy to see who the more interesting fellow is.

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Reverse Osmosis drinking water treatment typically have pre-filters, which you may wish to replace before flushing the RO System. Nonetheless the actual Reverse Osmosis membrane component should not need replacement. If the manufacturer of the membrane recommends that you change this part of the system you should ask them to give you the detailed reasons why.
It does produce a great deal of waste water. 1 gallon of filtered water to 5 gallons of waste water is not good at all. But if you run your waste water to a storage tank and use it to water the lawn and garden and use it to clean your auto and the house it does not need to all go directly to the drainpipe. Some individuals also might drink the drainage as it actually has been through several stages of filtering and is far better then faucet water. Nonetheless the mineral content will be greater then tap water. Minerals aren't all bad. Your body could utilize several of the minerals in the waste water. But recognize that the waste water is not advised for drinking as it could trigger some gastrointestinal problems.
A reverse osmosis unit will require replacement of its membrane. On top of that, it could have pre- and post-filters in the system to remove sediments and other unwanted pollutants. These filters will certainly need to be changed depending exactly how much water flows through the device.
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Install a whole house reverse osmosis system to purify your faucet water into healthy water. An excellent home water filtration system will remove heavy metals like lead and mercury in addition to herbicides, pesticides and also commercial solvents (yikes) that make their way right into your drinking water supply. This is one of the most pricey thing to do, however is so worth it. I was a little skeptical when I installed ours and was skeptical that it was substantially far better than our Brita filter (it is). We installed it ourselves, it was very easy to install and a year later, I don't recognize how I've lived without one for as long!
Clearly, the systems vary. Talk to the maker to see exactly what filters it has and exactly what is gotten rid of throughout the procedure. Also examine exactly how much water is removed as "waste" for each gallon that is produced for you to drink.
A system with less phases like 3 or 4 stages is much less reputable and stable. It requires regular filter changes (every 4 to 5 months), giving you a lot more issues. A good-quality 5-stage reverse system has filters that last as much as 9 to 12 months. It additionally offers better-quality and better-tasting water. A 5-stage system conserves you time and cash ultimately. Pick a system that has three pre-filters, two carbon blocks and also a sediment filter.
Select a system that is made of superb quality components, particularly accredited made in the UNITED STATES Look for great workmanship, such as clean neat line connections and the system fits completely on a sturdy structure. Excellent high quality materials and workmanship are the tricks of an efficient and resilient reverse osmosis water drinking system. Bear in mind choose a 5-stage reverse osmosis system.
The process leads to two streams – permeate and concentrate. For potable water production, permeate is the water that is used for drinking, and the concentrate is disposed. Reverse osmosis treatment systems can be found in a selection of sizes from the 25 million-gallon-per-day center in Gibsonton, Fla., to small home units that can generate 12 to 15 gallons each day.
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General: Research expedition reveals details of submerged wreck of historic naval airship
Posted on 28.09.2006 - 09:18 EDT in GENERAL NEWS by Rons_ROV_Links
Over the course of a five-day archeological investigation, researchers from the NOAA National Marine Sanctuary Program, the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, the University of New Hampshire and Stanford University have documented two major debris fields associated with the submerged wreck site of the rigid airship USS Macon, a U.S. Navy dirigible lost off California's Big Sur coast in 1935.
During the September 17-22 research cruise aboard MBARI's Western Flyer, more than 40 hours of deepwater surveys were completed utilizing MBARI's remotely operated vehicle Tiburon. The surveys recorded the visual wreckage USS Macon through high-definition videotape and still imagery that will be used to create a photo-mosaic of the two debris fields.
Distinguishable features included the airship's hangar bay containing four Sparrowhawk biplanes and their detached landing gear. Five of the Macon's eight German-built Maybach 12 cylinder gasoline engines also were identified. Objects from the ship's galley were found, including two sections of the aluminum stove, propane tanks that supplied fuel for it, and the enlisted men's dining table and bench. A second debris field contained the Macon's bow section including the mooring mast receptacle assembly. This field also contains aluminum chairs and desks that may have been in a port side officers' or meteorologist's office.
"We are pleased to report that the first archeological survey conducted in NOAA's Monterey Bay Sanctuary was successful with all of our mission goals accomplished," said Robert Schwemmer, West Coast maritime heritage coordinator for the NOAA National Marine Sanctuary Program and co-principal investigator for the expedition. "Most notably, the advanced cameras and computer imaging provided by MBARI's expert team allowed us to better survey and document the Macon's historic wreckage, and over 10,000 individual Internet addresses from five continents signed up to view our live streaming video."
The USS Macon's two debris fields, designated by scientists as debris fields A and B, measure 60 meters in diameter and are elevated several meters above the seafloor. The fields are separated by a distance of 250 meters and show an accumulation of several centimeters of sediment since initial surveys conducted in 1990. Scientists also have concluded that sections of the aluminum girder show signs of degradation after 71 years in the marine environment.
"We are extremely happy with the underwater survey results, the performance of the offshore equipment and operations team and the collaboration with NOAA and the National Marine Sanctuary Program," said Chris Grech, MBARI deputy director for marine operations and co-principal investigator for the expedition. "Visiting the site again was like visiting an old friend that you haven't seen in years."
The expedition was designed to build upon information gathered by the U.S. Navy and MBARI, who first recorded the aircraft's remains during expeditions in 1990 and 1991. An initial survey involving NOAA, MBARI, U.S. Geological Survey and Moss Landing Marine Laboratories was completed in May 2005 utilizing side-scan sonar deployed from the NOAA research vessel McArthur II.
The expedition was a collaborative venture involving the NOAA National Marine Sanctuary Program, NOAA Office of Exploration, NOAA Preserve America Initiative, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, Stanford University, University of New Hampshire, U.S. Navy, state of California, Monterey Maritime and History Museum, and Moffett Field Historical Society and Museum. Noah Doughty, an educator from Mission College Preparatory High School in San Luis Obispo, Calif., participated as a NOAA "Teacher-at-Sea" and provided daily science and technology Web-based logs.
The mission of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute is to achieve and maintain a position as a world center for advanced research and education in ocean science and technology, and to do so through the development of better instruments, systems, and methods for scientific research in the deep waters of the ocean. MBARI emphasizes the peer relationship between engineers and scientists as a basic principle of its operation. All of the activities of MBARI must be characterized by excellence, innovation,and vision.
The NOAA Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary stretches along 276 miles of central California coast and encompasses more than 5,300 square miles of ocean area. Renowned for its scenic beauty and remarkable productivity, the sanctuary supports one of the world's most diverse marine ecosystems, including 33 species of marine mammals, 94 species of seabirds, 345 species of fishes and thousands of marine invertebrates and plants.
The NOAA National Marine Sanctuary Program is committed to preserving historical, cultural and archaeological resources and seeks to increase public awareness of America's maritime heritage by conducting scientific research, monitoring, exploration and educational programs. Today, the sanctuary program manages 13 national marine sanctuaries and the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine National Monument that together encompass more than 150,000 square miles of America's ocean and Great Lakes natural and cultural resources.
In 2007 NOAA, an agency of the U.S. Commerce Department, celebrates 200 years of science and service to the nation. Starting with the establishment of the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey in 1807 by Thomas Jefferson much of America's scientific heritage is rooted in NOAA. The agency is dedicated to enhancing economic security and national safety through the prediction and research of weather and climate-related events and information service delivery for transportation, and by providing environmental stewardship of the nation's coastal and marine resources. Through the emerging Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS), NOAA is working with its federal partners, more than 60 countries and the European Commission to develop a global monitoring network that is as integrated as the planet it observes, predicts and protects.
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'90s nostalgia is in full effect! Just yesterday, Backstreet Boy Nick Carter revealed the iconic music video that the band wasn't wild about, and now, BSB's rival group, *NSYNC, has a revelation of its own to share: They're coming out with a new merch line to celebrate the band's 20th anniversary!
That's right: Next year will mark two decades since *NSYNC first started "Tearin' Up Our Hearts" (can you even believe it!?), and the band has teamed up with Epic Rights to launch a whole new slew of apparel, accessories, and collectibles using imagery from *NSYNC's "album covers, photos, logos, and art," including — wait for it — a slot machine!
As for the boys themselves, it's seeming more and more unlikely they'll ever reunite to make new music, but Bass DID tell Brit + Co back in August he certainly wouldn't be opposed to a group puppy play date. We'll also see the boys together once more "in a few months," when they celebrate their upcoming star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Are you excited for the line of *NSYNC merch? Let us know over @BritandCo.


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Facebook dataset combats AI bias by having people self-identify age and gender
Image Credit: Facebook
Facebook today open-sourced a dataset designed to surface age, gender, and skin tone biases in computer vision and audio machine learning models. The company claims that the corpus — Casual Conversations — is the first of its kind featuring paid people who explicitly provided their age and gender as opposed to labeling this information by third parties or estimating it using models.
Biases can make their way into the data used to train AI systems, amplifying stereotypes and leading to harmful consequences. Research has shown that state-of-the-art image-classifying AI models trained on ImageNet, a popular dataset containing photos scraped from the internet, automatically learn humanlike biases about race, gender, weight, and more. Countless studies have demonstrated that facial recognition is susceptible to bias. It's even been shown that prejudices can creep into the AI tools used to create art, potentially contributing to false perceptions about social, cultural, and political aspects of the past and hindering awareness about important historical events.
Casual Conversations, which contains over 4,100 videos of 3,000 participants, some from the Deepfake Detection Challenge, aims to combat this bias by including labels of "apparent" skin tone. Facebook says that the tones are estimated using the Fitzpatrick scale, a classification schema for skin color developed in 1975 by American dermatologist Thomas B. Fitzpatrick. The Fitzpatrick scale is a way to ballpark the response of types of skin to ultraviolet light, from Type I (pale skin that always burns and never tans) to Type VI (deeply pigmented skin that never burns).
Facebook says that it recruited trained annotators for Casual Conversations to determine which skin type each participant had. The annotators also labeled videos with ambient lighting conditions, which helped to measure how models treat people with different skin tones under low-light conditions.
A Facebook spokesperson told VentureBeat via email that a U.S. vendor was hired to select annotators for the project from "a range of backgrounds, ethnicity, and genders." The participants — who hailed from Atlanta, Houston, Miami, New Orleans, and Richmond — were paid.
"As a field, industry and academic experts alike are still in the early days of understanding fairness and bias when it comes to AI … The AI research community can use Casual Conversations as one important stepping stone toward normalizing subgroup measurement and fairness research," Facebook wrote in a blog post. "With Casual Conversations, we hope to spur further research in this important, emerging field."
In support of Facebook's point, there's a body of evidence that computer vision models in particular are susceptible to harmful, pervasive prejudice. A paper last fall by University of Colorado, Boulder researchers demonstrated that AI from Amazon, Clarifai, Microsoft, and others maintained accuracy rates above 95% for cisgender men and women but misidentified trans men as women 38% of the time. Independent benchmarks of major vendors' systems by the Gender Shades project and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have demonstrated that facial recognition technology exhibits racial and gender bias and have suggested that current facial recognition programs can be wildly inaccurate, misclassifying people upwards of 96% of the time.
Beyond facial recognition, features like Zoom's virtual backgrounds and Twitter's automatic photo-cropping tool have historically disfavored people with darker skin. Back in 2015, a software engineer pointed out that the image recognition algorithms in Google Photos were labeling his Black friends as "gorillas." And nonprofit AlgorithmWatch showed that Google's Cloud Vision API at once time automatically labeled a thermometer held by a dark-skinned person as a "gun" while labeling a thermometer held by a light-skinned person as an "electronic device."
Experts attribute many of these errors to flaws in the datasets used to train the models. One recent MIT-led audit of popular machine learning datasets found an average of 3.4% annotation errors, including one where a picture of a Chihuahua was labeled "feather boa." An earlier version of ImageNet, a dataset used to train AI systems around the world, was found to contain photos of naked children, porn actresses, college parties, and more — all scraped from the web without those individuals' consent. Another computer vision corpus, 80 Million Tiny Images, was found to have a range of racist, sexist, and otherwise offensive annotations, such as nearly 2,000 images labeled with the N-word, and labels like "rape suspect" and "child molester."
But Casual Conversations is far from a perfect benchmark. Facebook says it didn't collect information about where the participants are originally from. And in asking their gender, the company only provided the choices "male," "female," and "other" — leaving out genders like those who identify as nonbinary.
The spokesperson also clarified that Casual Conversations is available to Facebook teams only as of today and that employees won't be required — but will be encouraged — to use it for evaluation purposes.
Exposés about Facebook's approaches to fairness haven't done much to engender trust within the AI community. A New York University study published in July 2020 estimated that Facebook's machine learning systems make about 300,000 content moderation mistakes per day, and problematic posts continue to slip through Facebook's filters. In one Facebook group that was created last November and rapidly grew to nearly 400,000 people, members calling for a nationwide recount of the 2020 U.S. presidential election swapped unfounded accusations about alleged election fraud and state vote counts every few seconds.
For Facebook's part, the company says that while it considers Casual Conversations a "good, bold" first step, it'll continue pushing toward developing techniques that capture greater diversity over the next year or so. "In the next year or so, we hope to explore pathways to expand this data set to be even more inclusive with representations that include more geographical locations, activities, and a wider range of gender identities and ages, the spokesperson said. "It's too soon to comment on future stakeholder participation, but we're certainly open to speaking with stakeholders in the tech industry, academia, researchers, and others."


In this one we see how Hoffman became a part of the Jigsaw family where he is taught by John to build traps and create situations for their 'victims'. It cuts back and forth through time a lot and honestly I did find it at times hard to keep up with or work out where we were.
In the present Strahm, Hoffman's colleague, figures out that he is part of Jigsaw and goes about dealing with the information (basically trapping him so he can be charged for his crimes) but of course this doesn't work and he ends up dying. It's a Saw movie after all….
And on top of this we have five people trapped in what seems to be a long corridor having to work together to try and make it through every room. But of course that doesn't happen and most of them die off. Yay!
And that honestly was my favourite part of the movie. I loved seeing what the group did in the situation and why they made the choices they did. It was very psychological and everything else seemed too much talking and exposition. This part actually had blood and horror and that's what Saw is known for right? Why else do we watch it? The storyline? Pah!
2. It was a lot of nothing.
Woo this guy finds out someone's a murderer. Oh wait, it doesn't matter, no one else knows and he's now dead so what was the point in all that? It was a mute point and almost seemed like filler for an almost otherwise ok movie. The parts with Hoffman and John weren't boring or hard to watch and it's always interesting to see how things end up the way they do. And then of course the gore and horror is always fun to watch and find out why they're there in the first place. It's like a hugely sadistic detective show.
I think Saw is losing what it was in the first place. It's time to step away from the convoluted, boring storylines and jump more into the gore or the twists. The twists were what reeled people into Saw and the gore was what kept them. People are weird.
What do you think of Saw 5?


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PRTG Manual: Sensor States
.. PRTG Manual: Sensor States
The color of a sensor indicates its status. In the table below, you find a list of states that a sensor can show. This list also reflects the priority of the sensor states whenever PRTG shows summarized sensor states, for example, in the device tree or on geographical maps. For example, if all sensors on a specific device show the Up status and one of the sensors changes to the Down status, the device shows the Down status as well because this status has a higher priority. The device is then displayed as a red tile in the extended device tree views.
The Down and Down (Partial) states are considered to be equal regarding status priority.
Status Icon
PRTG is unable to reach the device or the sensor has detected an error. For more information, see section Sensor Behavior for the Warning and Down States.
In this case, a sensor does not record any data in its channels while it shows the Down status.
There is an error limit in the channel settings or the sensor shows the Down status because of a lookup.
In this case, the sensor continues to record data in all channels although it shows the Down status.
Green/Red
Down (Partial)
In a cluster, at least one cluster node reports that this sensor shows the Down status, while at least one other cluster node reports that the same sensor shows the Up status.
This status is not available for sensors on remote probes in a failover cluster.
Down (Acknowledged)
The sensor is down and the status has been acknowledged via the Acknowledge Alarm function. This indicates that an alarm has already been brought to attention. For acknowledged alarms, PRTG does not send further notifications.
To show the Down (Acknowledged) status, right-click the sensor that shows the Down status. From the context menu, select Acknowledge Alarm, then select a time span, optionally enter a message, and click OK.
The sensor detected an error and shows the Warning status, but PRTG is trying to reach the monitored device again. The sensor might soon change to the Down status. For more information, see Sensor Behavior for the Warning and Down States.
There is a warning limit in the channel settings or the sensor shows the Warning status because of a lookup.
The sensor reports unusual values for this weekday and time of the day. The unusual detection is based on the sensor's historic average data. You can configure or disable the unusual detection in the system administration settings under Monitoring.
You can also disable the unusual detection for specific groups.
For more information, see section Group Settings.
The last scan was okay and the sensor receives data.
The sensor is paused for a specific time span, indefinitely, or because of a dependency.
A sensor in the Paused status does not count towards the maximum number of sensors that your license allows.
The sensor has not received any data yet or there is an error in (network) communication, likely on the probe system. If sensors continuously show this status, you might need to restart PRTG.
For extended troubleshooting, see the Knowledge Base: What to check if sensors are gray? and My sensors show an Unknown status after a PRTG core server restart. What can I do?.
Sensor Behavior for the Warning and Down States
The Down status indicates that there is an issue with an object, for example, a device. There are various reasons for the Down status, for example, an interruption in the physical connection to the device or an internet connection outage.
After a failed request, PRTG tries to contact the device again before it sets a sensor to the Down status (this is true for almost all sensors):
If a request to a device fails for the first time, the sensor changes to the Warning status. PRTG repeats the request and immediately attempts to rescan the device.
If the second request also fails, the sensor changes to the Down status by default until the device is reachable again. You can change this behavior in the scanning interval settings of any object in the device tree. PRTG tries to reach the device with every scanning interval.
This procedure gives devices and services the chance to recover from a momentary overload and prevents false alarms. Still, you are immediately informed about any network issues.
This behavior does not apply to the Warning or Down states that result from warning limits or error limits in the channel settings. This behavior also does not apply to channels that use lookups.
What to check if sensors are gray?
My sensors show an Unknown status after a PRTG core server restart. What can I do?
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Cash given back to Menstrie's Dumyat Centre
A DEVELOPER has abandoned its bid to claim back £200,000 from Clacks Council.
Stephen Robertson
Gladedale made the payment in 2006 as part of an agreement for housing at Menstrie Mains.
The money was to be used for improvements to Menstrie's Dumyat Centre.
But the agreement said work on the centre should start within two years – and this year Gladedale asked for its money back, throwing the improvements into doubt.
Menstrie Community Council planned a demonstration outside Gladedale's offices in Stirling on July 6 but this was suspended after talks were arranged to try to thrash out a solution.
These took place between Gladedale, the community council and Clackmannanshire West councillor Eddie Carrick throughout July and it seems now that agreement between the parties has been reached.
This means that the cash will stay in place to fund the extension, with work expected to get underway later in the year.
Following the meeting last Friday, Councillor Carrick said: "The campaign has been fully successful and we have been able to reach an agreement with Gladedale to secure the money for the extension of the Dumyat Centre.
"I'm delighted that the agreement has been reached because those that are going to benefit most are the community of Menstrie."
As well as acknowledging the support of the local community, he said the campaign was also helped greatly by the work put in by council officers .
Gladedale also said the matter had been resolved to its satisfaction.
A spokesperson for Gladedale (Central Scotland) Ltd said: "We are delighted that our recent engagement with the local community, community council and Councillor Carrick has resulted in the successful preservation of the funding allocated for the extension of the Dumyat Centre in Menstrie.
"A strong partnership has been forged during this period and we look forward to seeing the resulting benefits to the community which the improved Dumyat Centre will bring."


"…Creativity is not necessarily linked to artistic talent.
Nearly any individual, on any given day, may satisfy dictionary definitions of the verb create: to bring into being; cause to exist.
them to achieve some new result.


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The Dastardly MR DEEDES: Goldman Sachs' London chief invests £20k in Chinese takeaway
By Dastardly Mr Deedes For The Daily Mail
Goldman Sachs' full-figured London chief, Michael Sherwood, has invested £20,000 in Zing Zing, a Chinese takeaway based in his native north London. A neighbourhood favourite, peut-etre? Westminster-educated 'Woody', 51, who boasts a £200million fortune and took home £13million last year, roosts with his wife and two children in a mansion overlooking nearby Regent's Park. Other local business interests include a £400,000 stake in Tottenham Hotspur. Hence the G-SPUR registration on the flashy devil's Cessna jet.
North London roots: Goldman Sachs' London chief, Michael Sherwood, has invested £20,000 in Zing Zing
Remember Alexis Stenfors, the disgraced London-based Merrill Lynch trader rumbled in 2009 for deliberately mismarking positions to hide his £67million losses? The square-jawed Scandinavian, 44, was deemed not a 'fit and proper person' to work in financial markets and banned for five years by the FSA. He's now senior business lecturer at Portsmouth University, where he advises students on 'behavioural finance'. Comment is unnecessary.
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Standard Chartered has been conducting a probe into its bankers' conduct, including over-egging expenses. Several bankers have also quietly departed its Dubai offices recently, after the firm found they personally lent money to other employees in violation of internal compliance rules. Standard Chartered may find lecturing staff on financial propriety tricky. Not long ago it was fined £180million for money-laundering failures and breaching Iran sanctions.
Credit Suisse's smooth-talking chief executive Tidjane Thiam, who has seen company shares fall 40 per cent since his arrival last July from Prudential, came under fire at the bank's recent AGM. One shareholder remarked coarsely: 'Credit Suisse reminds me of an office building that seems to be collapsing. We shareholders are the suffering owner of the building.' No great suffering for Ivory Coast-born family man Tidjane, 53, of course. He annually pockets a corking £8million.
A survey by City headhunters Morgan McKinley reveals 83 per cent of young new workers in the Square Mile were dissatisfied with their bonus. According to the research, almost half of first or second year City workers saw their bonuses decrease or stay the same compared to a year ago. About a quarter are now threatening to quit the financial industry as a result. Cue the violins, maestro!
Goldman Sachs' London chief invests £20k in Chinese takeaway
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void packet_send_destroy_entity_player(struct client *client, struct client *c)
{
	bedrock_packet packet;

	packet_init(&packet, SERVER_DESTROY_ENTITY);

	packet_pack_byte(&packet, 1);
	packet_pack_varint(&packet, c->id);

	client_send_packet(client, &packet);
}

void packet_send_destroy_entity_dropped_item(struct client *client, struct dropped_item *di)
{
	bedrock_packet packet;

	packet_init(&packet, SERVER_DESTROY_ENTITY);

	packet_pack_byte(&packet, 1);
	packet_pack_varint(&packet, di->p.id);

	client_send_packet(client, &packet);
}

void packet_send_destroy_entity_projectile(struct client *client, struct projectile *p)
{
	bedrock_packet packet;

	packet_init(&packet, SERVER_DESTROY_ENTITY);

	packet_pack_byte(&packet, 1);
	packet_pack_varint(&packet, p->id);

	client_send_packet(client, &packet);
}

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Reporting from Sonoma County, California, LA Times reporter Evan Halper highlights this growing trend known as Community Choice Aggregation. Established by law in six states thus far, including California, CCA allows communities to pool their energy load and then direct the purchase of their energy supply while working in partnership with existing utilities, who then deliver the power.
"If you are an environmentally focused community, this is something big you can do," Shawn Marshall, executive director of the San Francisco Bay Area-based Local Energy Aggregation Network (LEAN), told Halper.


These salmon cakes are, hands down, one of my most requested meals from my clients. The best part is that they don't have a lot of filler, so the salmon really shines in this recipe!
One of the tricks of helping them hold their shape is to use 2 different types of salmon. I use half (3/4 lb.) wild Alaskan coho or sockeye fillet and half (3/4 lb.) Scottish fillet. The Scottish fillet has more fat in it and helps hold the cakes together. You can also use 1 lb. of the wild Alaskan, and ½ lb. of the Scottish and still have it hold its shape nicely. For those of you who want to only use wild caught salmon, I would take care when flipping the cakes over because they will not hold their shape as well.
One of my favorite oils to cook with is organic coconut oil. You will be sautéing these over medium high heat, so you will want the refined oil. This can be cooked at a higher temperature than the unrefined, and also has a neutral flavor that won't add a coconut taste.
1. Finely chop the salmon into ¼ inch pieces. I like to do this by hand because I have more control over the size, but you could also do this in a food processor. Just be careful to not pulverize the salmon chunks. You want to have nice pieces of salmon in the cakes. Set aside in a medium bowl.
2. In a small bowl combine 4 tablespoons of panko, mayonnaise, lemon juice, scallions, mustard, sriracha, salt and pepper. Mix well, then gently mix into the salmon until combined.
3. Place the remaining ½ cup panko onto a plate. Using a 1/3 cup measure, scoop level amounts of the salmon mixture and place on a piece of wax paper or plate. Repeat to make 8 cakes. Next, carefully coat each cake in panko bread crumbs, gently patting the panko on.
4. In 2 batches, heat 2-3 tablespoons of coconut oil over medium high heat. Place 4 salmon cakes in a skillet and cook without moving until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Carefully flip the cakes and cook until second side is golden brown. Transfer cakes to a paper towel lined plate, and repeat with second batch.
5. Mix the dill sauce ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until smooth. Serve with salmon cakes.


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THE BOXTROLLS Review
By Vandy Price Labels: Ben Kingsley, Dee Bradley Baker, Elle Fanning, Fred Tatasciore, Isaac Hempstead Wright, Jared Harris, Nick Frost, Nika Futterman, Pat Fraley, Richard Ayoade, Steve Blum, Tracy Morgan
In some ways Laika studios is becoming the indie animation factory where alternative childrens films go to flourish and are received with almost guaranteed better reception than anything the likes of Dreamworks, Disney or even Pixar puts out at this point. Don't get me wrong, those studios still make more money and get more attention and of course don't put out bad products (How to Train Your Dragon 2 and Frozen were critical successes as much as they were commercially and the upcoming Inside Out looks insanely ambitious),but at this point critics turn to Laika for something a little off the beaten path, something not so conventional in the realm of animation and typically, they are handsomely rewarded by the stop-motion studio. This kind of elitist, pedigreed status may already be hurting the studio though as with only its third feature out I came away feeling rather indifferent about the whole experience. This may be due to the fact my expectations were rather high given I really enjoyed, dare I say loved, Paranorman and thought it to be an exercise in both nostalgia and expert craftsmanship that resulted in a thoroughly entertaining and weighted film. The techniques used to bring the characters and worlds to life typically serve only to enhance the tone and intended darkness of the stories being told while keeping the overall facade light as if all a masquerade for the children with deeper meaning behind the mask for their parents. This works to a certain extent with our titular characters in Laika's latest film, but never do we find the connection to our human surrogate that we did to Norman whilst on his quest to prove he could rid his town of its age old curse. This lack of connection is odd because both characters are essentially outcasts, people who don't integrate into society seamlessly and thus require and adventure for some type of initiation and acceptance to be felt. In The Boxtrolls our surrogate is a young boy adopted into a society believed to be monsters based on appearance alone (is it easy to see what the moral of the story will be yet?). Eggs (Isaac Hempstead Wright), as he is so lovingly referred, is both charming and naturally intuitive given his strange predicament and his plight is at least endearing if not all that interesting while the biggest let down overall is that this is just what you expect it to be and little more.
Winnie (Elle Fanning), her father Lord Portley-Rind (Jared Harris) and their company cheer on Madame Fru Fru.
The outlook wasn't always this bleak though as from the moment we are dropped into the town of Cheesebridge we are delivered a world of imagination filled with many reasons to be fascinated. Within the first five minutes of the film there is a supposed child abduction by these people-eating pests that live in the sewers underneath the city and a super objective stated in the form of a deal between exterminator Archibald Snatcher (Ben Kingsley) and Lord Portley-Rind (Jared Harris). You see, Snatcher is a lowly peasant who dreams of belonging to the highest class of society and in Cheesebridge that is apparently only accomplished when you are granted access to the tasting room where what serves as the town council wear white hats and taste-test a plethora of cheeses. Portley-Rind is an aristocrat in every sense of the word, but promises to grant Snatcher access into the White Hats on the condition he captures and kills every Boxtroll in the city. And we are off! Snatcher recruits his team of henchmen including Mr. Trout (Nick Frost), Mr. Pickles (Richard Ayoade) and Mr. Gristle (Tracy Morgan) to help in his mission while Trout and Pickles constantly debate whether or not they are being perceived as the good guys or the bad guys in their present situation. The aforementioned kidnapped child comes to be known as the Trubshaw Baby who the townspeople believe was kidnapped and eaten by the Boxtrolls. In actuality that baby grew up to be Eggs who one of the trolls, known as Fish (Dee Bradley Baker), raised as his own. While Eggs believes fully that he is indeed a Boxtroll, even accompanying them on their nightly excursions into the city to scavenger hunt, he cannot ignore the rate at which his now family are disappearing after being captured by Snatcher. In an effort to stop this concerning trend Eggs ventures to the upper world during the day and runs into Lord Portley-Rind's neglected daughter Winnie (Elle Fanning) who seems to have always suspected there was more going on than she'd been led to believe.
If one goes into The Boxtrolls looking for pure escapism they will likely be satisfied with the final product as it is lush with far away lands and amusing if not enticing melodrama that teaches the younger viewers it is not the things you have that make you who you are, but the things you do. If anything, what I appreciated most about the film was its approach to this idea of singularity and how it delicately spoke on the subject and fact of not every single person being special or different. Instead, instilling the idea that it is what you do with your time and talent that gives you these special qualities rather than being inherently blessed with them is something our current generation desperately needs to hear. There is a trend of "you can do whatever you want if you put your mind to it" mentality that rips through grade schools and even through to college that instills in billions of young minds that they might actually be able to make of themselves their highest ambition when there are simply too many people in this world for everyone to reach that point. It is great for those who can live that dream, but what about the countless others who did in fact put their mind to it, but either didn't have the resources or timing to make it happen? When things don't happen as planned we are made to feel as if we've failed, while sometimes trying, not making it, accepting that and moving on is just as admirable if not more noble for the fact the truth was able to not only be swallowed, but realized. All of this is to say that Eggs isn't special just because he was raised by the Boxtrolls and came to light a decade later as the Trubshaw Baby, but because he steps up when no one else would (when the rest of his "family" didn't understand their situation to the depths he did) and made something happen. Simply put: he did the right thing. Does this make him exceptional? In a lot of ways, yes. Does this mean he was meant or even aspired to be considered as remarkable? Nope. The Boxtrolls teaches the age old lessons of being yourself and not letting others make you who don't want to be while not judging others for allowing themselves those same freedoms. It is a tale of singularity without ego, the kind of noteworthy selflessness we should all take note of.
Eggs (Isaac Hempstead Wright) is welcomed whole-heartidly into the world of the Boxtrolls.
While it is in these kinds of underlying themes and social commentaries that Laika typically flourishes in communicating to different kinds of audiences it seems it is the broad scope to which they are trying to appeal with these more general ideas that makes The Boxtrolls a lot less exceptional in itself. Still, I find it hard to be mad at either the studio or the story given it is brought to life in such wonderful fashion. Even if the narrative, while nicely paced, goes nowhere unexpected or particularly interesting as it is laid out only to make its point clear it is at least a fun ride given the personalities of the trolls and human characters as well as the wonderful environment in which they exist. You can glimpse this kind of energized imagination from the first frames of Snatcher riding through the streets on his carriage and as he disappears around the corner the sewers opening up to reveal yellow glowing eyes only to be enhanced by the framing of it all. Everything we see hear is so clearly a full realization of a well-crafted and intensely thought-out vision it is ultimately impossible to not appreciate it. From the way in which the Boxtrolls slide to and from their home underneath the earth to the human character design that sees the pigment of their skin change from distressed reds and blues over white to full-on red depending on certain reactions is astounding given the way the film was made and elicits more than enough laughs from the audience to sustain their delighted reactions if not fully involve them in the plot. It is all well and good to see the development of a relationship between Eggs and Winnie, but not surprising. It is all well and good to see Lord Portley-Rind tricked by his preoccupation with Madame Fru Fru while also getting a teeny bit of redemption with his daughter and it is of course good to see Eggs come out the other end of his odd, ten year experience with the Boxtrolls as a well-meaning and stable young man, but not surprising. While fun may be the name of the game for most animated films I expect a little more from those at Laika and generally think they do too. The Boxtrolls is fine enough for what it is probably perceived to be, but it's not as clever as it should or was likely intended to be.
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HP fires Apotheker – Meg Whitman named CEO
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Outgoing HP CEO Léo Apotheker
In the latest chapter on HP's travails, the company's board has sacked former SAP CEO Léo Apotheker and has replaced him with former eBay CEO Meg Whitman in the chief executive role, claiming "additional attributes" are now needed.
It is the latest in a bewildering chain of events that began last year when the board sacked Mark Hurd over a sexual harassment scandal, and which saw Apotheker take the reins, reshuffle the management team and begin the process of axing the technology giant's PC and webOS divisions.
In a statement tonight, HP said Ray Lane has moved from non-executive chairman to executive chairman of the board of directors, and the board intends to appoint a lead independent director promptly.
"We are fortunate to have someone of Meg Whitman's calibre and experience step up to lead HP," said Lane.
"We are at a critical moment and we need renewed leadership to successfully implement our strategy and take advantage of the market opportunities ahead. Meg is a technology visionary with a proven track record of execution. She is a strong communicator who is customer focused, with deep leadership capabilities. Furthermore, as a member of HP's board of directors for the past eight months, Meg has a solid understanding of our products and markets."
Whitman said: "I am honoured and excited to lead HP. I believe HP matters – it matters to Silicon Valley, California, the country and the world."
Speaking on behalf of the board, Lane said: "We very much appreciate Léo's efforts and his service to HP since his appointment last year. The board believes that the job of the HP CEO now requires additional attributes to successfully execute on the company's strategy. Meg Whitman has the right operational and communication skills and leadership abilities to deliver improved execution and financial performance."
For a company of HP's standing – the largest technology manufacturer on the planet – the events of the past year, with the hiring, firing and hiring of CEOs and uncertainty over the future of strategic divisions, the board of HP's actions must also be analysed. Aside from the performance of respective CEOs, the board itself needs to decide if it, too, has the "additional attributes" to guide it back to its proper standing and execute its strategy.
In the meantime, Apotheker is likely to walk away with a severance package worth more than US$26m.
Whitman is well known in Silicon Valley as CEO of eBay, a consumer-facing business. The next year will decide if Whitman can adapt to the more corporate and enterprise focus of HP and turn its fortunes around.
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My love affair with To Kill A Mockingbird
Emma Jane Unsworth recalls how the Harper Lee classic could mean so much
By Emma Jane Unsworth
After 55 years, Harper Lee releases her second novel Go Set A Watchman this month. In tribute, Emma Jane Unsworth talks Scout, Harper Lee and why this book means so much to her...
There aren't many people I'd want to live with, but the Finch family in To Kill A Mockingbird are three of them. I first encountered Atticus, Jem and Scout when I was studying Harper Lee's masterpiece at GCSE. My brilliant English teacher Sherry Ashworth (who went on, 18 years later, to publish my first novel) introduced me to the book – and it was love at first read.
I stayed up all night with it. I reread passages over and over. I had never felt so stretched by art of any kind. This was a book about the things people could do to one another, from terrible to beautiful, and the beginning of my own explorations as to why.
The greatest books feel like company: when you finish them you feel as though you've lost a friend. I was Scout, tripping down the street, a scrappy, impatient tomboy (some days, I'm still her). Scout's growing pains gave the experiences of a girl in 1930s Alabama resonance for a girl growing up in 1990s Manchester.
Published in 1960, To Kill A Mockingbird possesses, like all classics, a timelessness. It flies the flag for courage and compassion. Lee perfectly weaves humour and warmth through a tragic story about racial inequality. Her style is nostalgic, cinematic, flowing between child and adult perspectives, tempered with semi- ironic understatement. And the novel's final line is so casual and yet so intimate. I think she must have known how good it was when she ended it there. I like to think she sat back, lit a fag and exhaled, lengthily.
Her second novel, Go Set A Watchman, is published this month, 55 years after To Kill A Mockingbird. That's one heck of a hiatus. Lee has refused any publicity since 1964. I've wondered whether she got sick, or scared of the spotlight, or both. I've wondered whether she had several novels under her bed, with instructions to publish them only after her death. It'll be hard not to judge the new book by To Kill A Mockingbird's standards. But really, it isn't Lee's fault her debut was so accomplished, and so well received.
Go Set A Watchman by Harper Lee (William Heinemann, £18.99; out July 14th). Animals by Emma Jane Unsworth (Canongate, £12.99)
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Taking medications as directed by the physician — and according to their indicated dosing regimens — is becoming increasingly difficult for patients worldwide.
With an aging population, the number of patients taking multiple medications for chronic conditions can be expected to rise dramatically during the next decade, reflecting more complicated dosing regimens for the patient.
The challenge for both drug and drug delivery companies is to deliver existing and emerging drug technologies in a manner that would improve drug administration for patients.
SUSTAINED NANO SYSTEMS believes that by taking medication out of the hands of the patient and relying on physician administration, therapeutic outcomes will improve dramatically.
SNS is bringing nanotechnology to the next generation through its unique application, distinct from other drug delivery systems to improve release kinetics, drug penetration, and effectiveness of action in target cells.
Delivering the active compound at minimal concentrations to the precise anatomic location that allows for a maximum response over extended periods of time.
Sustained Nano Systems believes that the future of medical therapy lies not only with novel drugs, but with novel systems for their delivery. We believe that by taking medication out of the hands of the patient and relying on physician administration, therapeutic outcomes will improve dramatically.
Sustained Nano Systems imagines a world where physicians no longer need to rely on patients being compliant with medication regimens for the prevention or treatment of diseases.


Marinated tender pieces of chicken cooked with fresh tomato sauce and flavoured with garlic.
Pieces of chicken tikka in a thick curry sauce made with onion, green chili, garlic and selection of aromatic spices.
Masala is a dish of chunks of roasted, marinated chicken/lamb in a mild spiced curry sauce. This sauce is creamy and orange in colour and it is polished with almond flakes.
This dish is a mild, creamy curry made from grounded almonds and coconut.
This is another popular Persian dish cooked from aromatic lentils in a sweet, sour and fairly hot sauce.
Typically cooked in a seasoned broth, pilau rice is aromatic and goes perfectly well with curry or a meat dish.
A thin, crisp, disc-shaped food.
Homemade yoghurt made with mango, chili, coriander and mints.
We do the best onion bhajee in this part of England ?! Spicy, crispy Indian fritters made with onions, potatoes and gram flour (a big plus for gluten-free eater).
A thick curry sauce made with a variety of fresh spices, onion and fresh green chili and pepper.
Diced chicken tikka and vegetables with herbs and spice served with naan or chapatti bread.
Brown rice cooked with our selection of spices then decorated with egg, tomatoes, cucumber and served with medium vegetable curry.
A combination of spices and herbs fried together to provide a dish of medium strength and rather dry consistency.
are approximately 20 mins (Friday & Saturday 40mins).
(Friday & Saturday's are over an hour).


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Cities cherish their friends with benefits
By Emily JacksonStaff Reporter
Sun., April 29, 2012timer3 min. read
Yes, mayors shake hands and smile for the cameras, but when cities make friends it's more than a photo op.
City twinning, the pseudo-formal process of declaring a sister city or a "friendship agreement" with a city in another country, is less common than it used to be, yet local municipalities still take time — and spend thousands of taxpayer dollars — to legitimize and maintain their relationships.
Indeed, the Town of Richmond Hill signed a letter of intent for "co-operation and exchange" with a delegation from emerging financial centre Tianhe District, Guangzhou Municipality, China on Thursday.
This ceremony was less formal than a city twinning, (Richmond Hill already has a sister city in Shijiazhuang, China) but it signaled that both parties are looking for opportunities to do business, Mayor Dave Barrow said.
It's not an exclusive relationship, but neither city seems to mind.
"I think everybody leaves their options open," Barrow said. "It's just mutual interest in each other and economic opportunities, cultural opportunities."
City twinning was more in vogue (with relationships plastered on some towns' welcome signs) back when it was harder to make connections overseas. Canada has more than 30 city twinning relationships with China alone, with the majority formed in 1980s and 1990s.
"There was always a badge of honour when you had twinned. I'd always think like everyone else — why?" Barrow said.
Growth through diversity used to be the driving factor, whereas now it's more about solidifying relationships, Barrow said. China is very "protocol aware" so these ceremonies are very important, he said. Richmond Hill's population is 25 per cent Canadians with Chinese heritage, he added, so there's a lot of back and forth between the two regions.
While his 2010 trade mission to China (which cost about $6,000) has yet to produce direct results, a pharmaceutical company is going through a federal process to get into Canada, he said. A U.S. company, Lia Sophia Jewelry, opened a head office in Richmond Hill Wednesday because of good rapport with the city, Barrow said.
Toronto has four partner cities (Chicago, Chongqing, Milan and Frankfurt) and five friendship relationships (Quito, Sagamihara, Warsaw, Kyiv and Ho Chi Minh City).
The city had 44 friends at amalgamation, but had to narrow down the list to better use its resources, said Ron Wandel, the city's strategic alliances manager.
The partnerships are quite serious, and Toronto doesn't flirt with foreign cities that are already in relationships with other Canadian cities, he said. Toronto's and its oldest friend, Chongqing, China (population 33 million) have been partners for 26 years.
"It's a very important market for us. Chongqing is kind of our entry way into China," Wandel said. The city promotes exports and helps Toronto companies do business in countries unfamiliar to them, he said.
This year's budget for projects with these nine "international alliances" is about $55,000 — cut from last year.
"It's not a lot, but where we can we help build those ties," Wandel said.
Maire O'Brien, director of York University's Asia business and management program, says it's absolutely critical to invest in relationships.
"In the west, we privilege the bottom line: 'Nice to meet you, what can I get from you?'" O'Brien said. "With our Asian partners, it's all about who you are and how much you care about me."
York and the surrounding hotels, restaurants and tour operators have earned at least $1 million from delegations from Chongqing since 2004, O'Brien said — and that's her conservative estimate.
Groups of 20 to 30 senior delegates from Chongqing travel to Toronto on China's dime for training at York in broadcasting, construction and crisis management, among other things.
The city spent about $1.3 million to operate the entire strategic alliances department over that period, Wandel said, and York is just one benefactor.
"Our relationship with Chongqing would not or could not be as strong as it is without the city's relationship," O'Brien said.
China, Richmond Hill


The Royal Twenties are an indie rock band out of Worcester, MA. This is a band that captures anger and turns it into beauty. Very much vocal driven, the clash of the clean guitars against the harsh vocals weave very interesting dynamics. Every song on Virgin has a lot going on, and the entire album is well polished and produced. I'm reminded a lot of Thrice, Modest Mouse, and Taking Back Sunday. Granted, I was never an expert in this genre, but listening to The Royal Twenties makes me want to open mind to a style of music I've never really explored. I think that's the sign of a talented band, to broaden horizons of the listener with the quality of the music. Some albums have a way of ensnaring the listener, the complex vocal harmonies, the way the guitars build off of each other, the intensity of the percussion, the the way the bass fills out the sound, it's all astounding. Every piece of this band comes together with an awe inspiring, electric, and energetic tone. There's also somewhat of a post-rock sound, reminiscent of Explosions In The Sky or Mogwai. I highly recommend listening to Virgin, ideally on a long car drive or late at night, somewhere where the sky is clear enough to see the stars. A place where life can be reflected, and hopefully the stars will reflect back a sense of joy and contentment that I felt while listening.


The training is structured so that neonatal-perinatal fellows develop special competence in the management of critically ill newborn infants, and participate in a variety of scholarly and research activities including quality improvement. The overall goal for this program is to provide a comprehensive academic experience that allows the trainees to emerge as independent, well-rounded neonatologists with broad clinical expertise, teaching experience, and demonstrated research accomplishments. Since our program received ACGME-accreditation, our board pass rate is 95%.
NPM fellows earn a graduate certificate in clinical and translational sciences while completing their fellowship.


Cards are bilingual: English and German.
Important note: requires Catacombs 3e base game or Catacombs & Castles base game to use this content.
Small box, lots of content!
Plus discs for the Huntress' Wolf Companion and the Flame Antient that the Fire Mage can summon.
Additional Spell and Ability cards are included for these heroes.
These heroes can be used in Catacombs 3E and in Catacombs & Castles.
Plus a Spell card, Antient card and disc for the Stone Antient that the Raven Empress can summon.


In this interview, Sowore gives the full account of the "drama" that played out when he visited the Ooni of Ife recently.
The convener of 'Take It Back Movement' and presidential aspirant on the platform of African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has said that he is not afraid to be in the presidential race even when the action might pitch him against some politicians he has had to fight in the past.
In this interview, Sowore gives the full account of the "drama" that played out when he visited the Ooni of Ife recently. He also bared his mind on the state of the nation, the forthcoming general elections and his unrelenting quest to unseat President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019.
How was the transition from being an activist and a social crusader to being a core politician to the extent that you are now in the 2019 Presidential race?
I do not see myself as a politician, and I have not in any way transited from being an activist to a politician. I know what it means to be called a politician in Nigeria. You have to be corrupt and all that. I only see myself as a revolutionary leader. As such, I have not derailed from my core activism. People like Obama are never called politicians. Nelson Mandela was never called a politician till he died.
On the whole noise on Take-It-Back everywhere on the social media, what are you actually taking back?
I am taking back our country and dignity and all that has been taken from us that could have made us a better country. We are taking back what the minority has taken from our country. We are taking back our education sector, road infrastructure and everything else that you can take back. Even in the US, Barack Obama is part of the campaign that is bent on taking back what belongs to the people.
Using your media platform, you have had to expose a lot of corrupt politicians. Does it occur to you that this same set of people might come for your jugular at this time?
To ask if that is going to be a barrier is the very reason I came out to contest. I am not afraid of them.
What do you hope to do differently, if you become the next president?
I want to make this country different so that we can meet up with other nations all around the world, in terms of poor infrastructure and the way we fight corruption. We want to cause a revolution that will better the lots of Nigeria in agriculture, tourism, and many more. These are the basics. If you follow very closely, you will see that I have been the one initiating the ideas that have now become a big topic of discussion for politicians.
Could you talk about what really transpired in the palace of the Ooni of Ife where you were reportedly teargassed?
We were invited to meet the Kabiesi by 12 noon that day and we arrived at 11:48 a.m. Three hours later, we were still left unattended to.
You mean you were actually invited, and not that you chose to pay him the visit on your own?
If you are not invited, you can't go into the palace. So, we were actually invited. Three hours later, we were still waiting when I had so many other engagements. Three hours after, nobody explained anything to us as to why we were kept waiting for so long. I respect him a lot. If he was kept waiting, even in the US, I will be the first person to protest against that. So, we were introduced and I went to him and bowed which is what I do to all the traditional rulers that we meet and have met, including the Emir of Kano and the Alaafin of Oyo, even the Olofa of Offa. The person that was moderating the event got upset that I didn't prostrate for the Oba and you could see that he was so annoyed with us. I was given the microphone and I told the Oba my mind. I said, I wish someone explained to us why we were kept for over three hours. I am a very honest person and I told him that my way of protesting that was to come before you and bow. And I said now that you have explained, we will pay you homage. We were about a hundred that were in the palace. We did that and yet someone said that I didn't roll on the floor. This was after we prostrated to everyone all around the palace. As we were doing the last prostration, they just teargassed us. I thought it was a joke, but the person who was doing it did not stop. We just couldn't breathe and even one of the female students with us just passed out. We went out to catch some fresh air and as we did, some guys were already waiting for us and started pushing and manhandling me. I was surprised and asked if that was actually the palace of the Ooni of Ife. So, I turned back to go to complain to him that I had just been assaulted. It occurred to me that this was the same thing they did to Bola Ige before he was killed. He was assaulted at the palace of the Ooni of Ife. I asked the Kabiesi what's going on. I'm your guest and even if you are upset with me, you can't treat me like this. We were still gasping for breath and the Ooni said they should take me to a private room, but I refused. I said if anything will happen to me, let it happen to me right in your presence. I heard you wanted to meet a young presidential aspirant like me and that is why I came. At a point, he was insinuating that one of us did the teargassing. That was weird. He also said that the reason I was attacked outside was because people thought that I was leaving him in anger. How do you justify people being attacked for whatever reason within the sanctity of your palace? Anyway, we completed the event and headed for OAU because we needed to meet with the students who were already angry that we were attacked. I had to calm them down and we can back to Lagos.
It was recently reported that a coalition of young aspirants against Buhari hit the rocks. Why do you think that happened?
There was no coalition that I am aware of. I attended an event of young aspirants in a hotel in Abuja. I wanted to convince one of the young aspirants to join our train. When next we got to the conference, I met over 18 young aspirants and when they proposed the coalition to me, I said I cannot be part of it, but I can always attend their meetings on the basis of availability. I told them straight up that I don't trust coalitions. One of the things we agreed on was that the individual aspirants needed to go and obtain their nomination forms from their different parties so that we know that we are dealing with people who have parties. We later got to Charley Boy's house, upon my suggestion. We got there and some people started coming up with some strange ideas and that was how people started making vows. We also agreed to protest for the extension of voters' registration and PVC collection, but when the day came, they didn't show up. All I am trying to say is that I was never part of any coalition. I am surprised that they are saying I was part of the coalition. They even cooked up a propaganda saying that I was defeated by Fela Durotoye. I knew from the beginning that it won't work.
In your view, what indices are there to determine the conduct of the 2019 elections?
Over 40 million people are registered to vote in this election as announced by INEC. The last election was won by about 14 million. That tells you that we have a lot of disgruntled people. That's one. Another is that people are tired of the two major political parties, which are marred by corrupt practices. You will see a shocker. People want their country back, but we know that there is a plan to rig the election, but I will tell you something. The person that won Ekiti in 2014 didn't win the presidential election. The person that won the presidential election in 2015 didn't have as much money as the then incumbent, President Jonathan. If you look at all these parameters, you can readily point to where things are heading to.
What winning strategies do you have in place to win in 2019?
People are ready to bet their lives to get what they desire. I have touched 29 states, reaching out to people and I have no doubt that we will win. Not only would we win, we would also have set up a strong political base in the country. In terms of the concrete ideas, maybe you should leave that out. Let me not unravel that. You know in this part of the world, people steal ideas a lot and there are no consequences for such. Just like there are no consequences for stealing money.
Voting-buying is prevalent in the political system today. How do you hope to match money for money in the contest, particularly as the presidential race is competitive in terms of spending money?
We are not going to be involved in that. That's not who we are. We are selling ideas. People who buy ideas are going to last longer than people who take money. When you take money, you are foregoing your next road, hospital, salary, etc.
What is the future like for the Nigerian youth taking over leadership, against the backdrop of the Not-Too-Young-To-Run mantra?
I believe that there must be a generational shift. Democracy must pass through different levels for it to be well consolidated. We have started by removing the military usurpers. We must also have a situation where the minority has a say and the majority has their way. If that doesn't happen, democracy becomes a fait accompli. There must also be a party-to-party transfer of power. The final process is a transgenerational handing over of baton. The old generation must give way for the younger generation.
How do you mobilise funds for your campaign?
We do that openly. We are using technology. This is a tech-driven campaign. We are crowdfunding. We go online and ask people to donate voluntarily. So far, we have raised over $70,000. Some even donate through our account with our bank here. Sometimes, I get donations from friends and I also put in my own money. Because we are not buying Gala, Ankara and branded rice, it is costing us less. With a dollar, we can have more impact than our opponents with a thousand dollars.
What is your next option, if you don't win?


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Inside Out Prison Chaplaincy prison chaplain on song
You've heard of the singing nun – now meet the singing prison chaplain!
Sue Collier has been a volunteer prison chaplain with Inside Out Prison Chaplaincy for four years, but decades prior, she was a popular singer who entertained audiences around Australia and abroad.
Sue Collier, a former professional singer turned prison chaplain, has released her first new original music in more than 30 years.
Sue started singing professionally at the age of 15, the start of an entertainment career spanning 35 years. Under the name Toni McCann she released garage pop-rock singles such as 'My Baby' and the theme tune for Australian music show Saturday Date.
Changing her name to Toni McRae, she recorded her first 'Australian folk' album Banjo Flat and married musician Royce Nicholas.
Performing together as Toni & Royce, the duo released three albums and several singles, performed for troops at military bases in Far East Asia and Europe, played in UK clubs, appeared at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, and toured Queensland Arts Council children's programs around Australian schools for nine years.
Now Sue has released her first original music since the 1980s, a new EP of original Christian songs entitled You Might Be the One.
"I have had many challenges in my life, juggling family, children and work. Some of these situations inspired me to write about my testimony and my faith," Sue said.
"During the last two years I felt a need to put some of these songs on disc so that I had something that I could share. I hope this will encourage my family, my friends, and the people that I meet."
Sue Collier performing live with her late husband, Royce Nicholas. The duo has been dubbed the 'Australian Sonny and Cher'.
For Sue, it has been an interesting experience – and a learning curve -returning to the music scene after such a long hiatus.
"Recording is now very different because the industry has changed so much with digital technology. When I first started recording in the 1970s, the record companies would do all the preparation and promotion. For this new work, I had to do the planning and arranging myself, with the help of the musicians and recording engineer," Sue said.
Sue has enjoyed using her love of music to sing at church services inside correctional centres. Her prison chaplaincy work inspired 'Long Way Back', one of five songs on her new CD, all of which she wrote.
"Working as a volunteer with Inside Out Prison Chaplaincy, I've realised how difficult it is for many former prisoners to fit back into the community after their release. Without adequate support outside, many of them return to prison," Sue said.
"I wanted to share my faith through my music, as I have seen first-hand that finding faith 'inside' has been a turning point for many and has brought hope and healing to others, by building strength and resilience from the 'inside out'."
Tags:Asia, Australia, Australian, Carinity, children, Christian, community, Europe, festival, industry, military, prisoners, Queensland, resilience, Switzerland, technology, UK
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Q: how to manage line, scatter plot by same label? I'm new in react-chartjs 2

this is my plot.
there are same labels such as FACTOR5 FACTOR5 FACTOR6 FACTOR6 ...
What I want to do is turn on/off the plot same time.
When I disable FACTOR5, then points, and line will disable.
but now I have to click each others.
How can I do?
Here is my code.
function createChart4() {

    let result = Object.assign([], resultScatter);
    let result2 = Object.assign([], resultData);
    let columns = Object.keys(resultScatter[0]).filter(el => el !== "Y");
    const colors = ["#1f77b4", "#ff7f0e", "#2ca02c", "#d62728", "#17becf"
                    "#9467bd", "#8c564b", "#e377c2", "#7f7f7f", "#bcbd22"];
    let x=[];
    for (let i=0; i<columns.length; i++){
          x[i] = result.map((data) => data[columns[i]]);
        }
    let y = result.map((data) => data.Y);
    let scatterData = {
        datasets:[],
      };
    for (let i = 0; i < columns.length; i++) {
      let color = colors[i];
      let label = columns[i];
      let lines = result2.filter(el => el.FACTOR_CD === transLangKey(columns[i]))[0];
      let minX = Math.min(...x[i]);
      let maxX = Math.max(...x[i]);

      scatterData.datasets.push({
        label: label,
        data: x[i].map((val, index) => ({x: val, y: y[index]})),
        backgroundColor: color,
        borderColor: color,
        hidden: i !== 0,
        showLine: false,
        },
        {
        label: label,
        showLine: true,
        data: [{x: minX, y: lines.REG_COEF * minX + lines.CONSTANT},
               {x: maxX*1.05, y: lines.REG_COEF * maxX*1.05 + lines.CONSTANT},
               ],
        backgroundColor: color,
        borderColor: color,
        hidden: i !== 0,
        });
      }
      setChart4Data(scatterData);
    }

When I click a label, points and line are disable or visualize in same time.

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Over the green from the Royal Oak, park in the car park and begin walking along the public footpath through Fritham Plain. Either side you can see gorse, heather, oak and hawthorn, some with red berries. Look for browse lines on the broadleaf trees, as these are a good sign of nearby deer. December marks the end of the rutting season, when the fallow and roe deer tend only to roam the plains at dawn or dusk, so get up early to spot them. Follow the path into bizarrely-spelt Sloden Inclosure, the first wooded area on this walk, and keep going straight on. William the Conqueror first created enclosures when he designated the New Forest a royal hunting ground. Today they exist to keep deer away from the tree plantations, as they tend to nibble on the buds, preventing the growth of new trees. The footpath is lined with beech and gnarled oak trees, whose branches have sprawled out towards the sun as it spills through the gaps in the canopy.
Exit the enclosure at the south end on to the open plains of Ragged Boys Hill. Look out for birds of prey and listen for the buzzard's mew. The footpath winds downhill towards Holly Hatch Cottage where, from December to January, you can witness the annual spawning of sea trout, who travel up river from the sea in vast numbers. Sit by the bank and be patient-it's well worth the wait.
Continue along the footpath past the cottage, keeping level with the stream, and turn left into the Holly Hatch Inclosure, filled with oaks and bracken. Shortly after take a right to join the cycle path, stay on it for 500m then turn right out of the enclosure and back into the open at the Splash Bridge. Look across the plains towards Sloden Inclosure and you may spot some roaming fallow deer, but be very still as they'll bolt away if they catch your scent.
Follow the footpath up towards Hallickhole Hill, then a sharp right leads you back into the Sloden Inclosure through a gate with a plaque fastened to it, which reads: "First enclosed in 1775". Take the left fork heading for two gates which mark the point of the drift line, a place where ponies and other livestock are all gathered a few times a year to be branded by their keepers. Find it on the map, spanning the width of the enclosure.
5.4 MilesCross the drift line and a footbridge, and exit the enclosure out on to Hampton Ridge, joining a fairly flat cycle path lined with dead gorse and heather from controlled burning. The path naturally rolls into the grassy Amberwood Inclosure. You may see timber stacks piled at the side of the path, part of the Forestry Commission's maintenance work. After 10 minutes the path enters Islands Thorns Inclosure before crossing another footbridge and heading back to the car park. Now warm yourself up with a pint and a pork pie.
Through open plains and shaded woodland along sandy paths. Some footbridges to cross. Good walking boots and warm clothes are essential.
By car: Fritham is northwest of Ringwood off the A31.


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import {Cos, KernelConfig} from '@tensorflow/tfjs-core';

import {unaryKernelFunc} from '../utils/unary_utils';

export const cos = unaryKernelFunc(Cos, (xi) => Math.cos(xi));

export const cosConfig: KernelConfig = {
  kernelName: Cos,
  backendName: 'cpu',
  kernelFunc: cos,
};