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package io.druid.storage.s3;

import com.google.api.client.util.Lists;
import com.google.api.client.util.Maps;
import com.google.common.io.Files;
import io.druid.jackson.DefaultObjectMapper;
import io.druid.timeline.DataSegment;
import io.druid.timeline.partition.NoneShardSpec;
import org.easymock.EasyMock;
import org.jets3t.service.impl.rest.httpclient.RestS3Service;
import org.jets3t.service.model.S3Object;
import org.joda.time.Interval;
import org.junit.Assert;
import org.junit.Rule;
import org.junit.Test;
import org.junit.rules.TemporaryFolder;

import java.io.File;

/**
 */
public class S3DataSegmentPusherTest
{
  @Rule
  public final TemporaryFolder tempFolder = new TemporaryFolder();

  @Test
  public void testPush() throws Exception
  {
    RestS3Service s3Client = EasyMock.createStrictMock(RestS3Service.class);
    EasyMock.expect(s3Client.putObject(EasyMock.anyString(), EasyMock.<S3Object>anyObject()))
            .andReturn(null)
            .atLeastOnce();
    EasyMock.replay(s3Client);

    S3DataSegmentPusherConfig config = new S3DataSegmentPusherConfig();
    config.setBucket("bucket");
    config.setBaseKey("key");

    S3DataSegmentPusher pusher = new S3DataSegmentPusher(s3Client, config, new DefaultObjectMapper());

    // Create a mock segment on disk
    File tmp = tempFolder.newFile("version.bin");

    final byte[] data = new byte[]{0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x1};
    Files.write(data, tmp);
    final long size = data.length;

    DataSegment segmentToPush = new DataSegment(
        "foo",
        new Interval("2015/2016"),
        "0",
        Maps.<String, Object>newHashMap(),
        Lists.<String>newArrayList(),
        Lists.<String>newArrayList(),
        new NoneShardSpec(),
        0,
        size
    );

    DataSegment segment = pusher.push(tempFolder.getRoot(), segmentToPush);

    Assert.assertEquals(segmentToPush.getSize(), segment.getSize());

    EasyMock.verify(s3Client);
  }
}


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Earthquake Hazards
Tracking Stress Buildup and Crustal Deformation Active
By Earthquake Hazards June 14, 2019
The constant plate tectonic motions between the Pacific and North American plates guarantees that the crust in the western US is continually building up stress.
Crustal deformation refers to the changing earth's surface caused by tectonic forces that are accumulated in the crust and then cause earthquakes.
Overview | Tracking Stress Buildup and Crustal Deformation | Fault Slip Rates and Post-Earthquake Motions
Ground Movement and Ground Shaking | Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) | Rock Physics Lab
San Francisco Bay Area Arrays and East Bay Seismic Experiment | Neogene Deformation
Tracking Stress Buildup
Stressing rate of the crust around California derived from two decades of geodetic measurements. (Public domain.)
The constant plate tectonic motions between the Pacific and North American plates guarantees that the crust in the western US is continually building up stress. The image of crustal velocities provided by extensive GPS coverage reveals where these velocities change rapidly over short distances, demanding that the intervening crustal rock stretch and build up stress over time. Such a map of the stress reveals two main lines where stress is concentrated: The San Andreas fault zone and the Eastern California Shear Zone. These zones have experienced numerous earthquakes over the century and a half that earthquakes have been historically observed.
The mechanism of stress buildup within these fault zones is uncertain. One hypothesis is that the hot rocks below the upper 15-km-thick layer (the upper crust that has the vast majority of continental earthquakes) flows continually in response to periodic earthquakes, forcing the upper crust to bend with this flow. Another hypothesis is that slip of the deeper continuation of faults, steady slip that doesn't produce earthquakes but still involves motions across the fault, forces the upper crust around the faults to bend and thus concentrate stress. Both hypotheses are the subject of active research. But the fact remains that high stressing rates observed on the surface likely translate to high stressing rates at the depths (~10 km) where earthquakes typically nucleate, so these stressing rates are a guide to the seismic hazard.
Crustal Deformation
Crustal deformation refers to the changing earth's surface caused by tectonic forces that are accumulated in the crust and then cause earthquakes. So understanding the details of deformation and its effects on faults is important for figuring out which faults are most likely to produce the next earthquake. There are several hypotheses about how this works, but more data is needed to determine which one is the best.
Crustal deformation is a heavily data driven field. To measure the motions of earth's surface, the USGS employs a variety of methods, including LIDAR, the Global Positioning System (GPS), Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR), creepmeters, and alinement arrays. In parts of the U.S. with few or no historically-recorded major earthquakes or where background seismicity is sparse, geodetic data may provide the only insight into present-day seismic hazard. The motions captured by these diverse measurement techniques provide vital information on:
Map depicting crustal deformation instruments deployed in the San Francisco Bay Area. (Public domain.)
The slow 'background' tectonic motions between the earth's plates, thereby constraining the buildup of stress on faults.
The offsets across creeping faults such as the Hayward fault, which results in steady motions (typically several millimeters per year) of blocks of crust moving past each other along a common fault boundary.
The offsets across a fault during a large earthquake (the coseismic displacements).
Rapidly decaying motions that persist for weeks to years after a large earthquake, arising from a combination of continued slip on the fault ('afterslip') and possibly its extension into the lower crust and flow of rock in the deeper lower crust and mantle, where the temperature is high enough to permit ductile flow.
Specific problems of interest include:
Quantifying fault slip rates, creep rates, and off-fault strain rates as well as the spatial extent of locked and creeping zones.
Deformation rates between earthquakes with different recurrence intervals.
Comparing models with observed data to assess the accuracy of each.
Mapping the distribution of the locked (non-slipping) and freely sliding parts of faults to determine where slip in future earthquakes will occur.
Improving earthquake early warning and rapid response using real time high rate GPS data.
Investigating the effects of seismic waves travelling across a fault from an earthquake on another fault.

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Namibians are deeply committed to protecting our natural resources and the country's richness of wildlife can be attributed in large part to this commitment to conservation. Namibians are committed to living side by side with wildlife, including predators and large mammals. Namibia is the only country in the world where large numbers of rare and endangered wildlife are translocated from national parks to open communal land. This commitment to protecting wildlife is especially important given the country's remarkable diversity of species and high level of endemism.
Namibia is home to approximately 4,350 species and subspecies of vascular plants, of which 17% are endemic. Six hundred and seventy-six bird species have been recorded, of which over 90 are endemic to Southern Africa and 13 to Namibia. Furthermore, 217 species of mammals are found in Namibia, 26 of which are endemic, including unique desert-dwelling rhino and elephants. This high level of endemism gives Namibia's conservation of biodiversity a global significance.
Rugged, iconic, startlingly life-filled. Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp is scenically located in a broad valley at the confluence of two tributaries of the dry Hoanib River in the northern part of the private Palmwag Concession.
Little Ongava is situated within the Ongava Game Reserve. Built along a crest of a hill with wonderful views onto the plains below and is the ideal lodge from which to base your activities when visiting Etosha.


National Mortgage Insurance Gains Momentum, Targets Early 2013 Launch | NMI Holdings, Inc.
EMERYVILLE, Calif., Oct. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NMI Holdings, Inc. is well on its way to the early 2013 launch of a new private mortgage insurance company, National Mortgage Insurance Corporation (National MI), as the company makes solid advances in gaining the proper regulatory approvals from state and federal agencies. Earlier this year, NMI Holdings, Inc. raised $550 million in private capital for the new venture. National MI was founded by Bradley Shuster, chairman, president and CEO, and Jay Sherwood, executive vice president and chief financial officer of the company.
"The capital investment in National MI demonstrates that private investors are prepared to assume mortgage risk as the government looks to decrease its role in the mortgage insurance market," says Shuster. "The need for private mortgage insurance is growing and the return of private capital to the market at this critical time is a key component of the U.S. housing finance market recovery," he says.
A long-time mortgage insurance (MI) industry executive, Shuster has 35 years of experience in financial services, including as president of The PMI Group's international mortgage insurance and strategic investments. Earlier in his career, Shuster was a partner at Deloitte, LLP, where he served as partner-in-charge of Deloitte's Northern California insurance practice and mortgage banking practice.
"Private mortgage insurance is typically required on mortgages with a loan-to-value (LTV) ratio of 80 percent or more, and the mortgage insurance provider is usually chosen by the mortgage lender. Initiatives by the federal government to reduce Fannie Mae's and Freddie Mac's exposure to risk will benefit well-capitalized private mortgage insurers," Shuster notes, citing the Federal Housing Finance Agency's (FHFA's) proposal earlier this year to expand reliance on mortgage insurance for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans.
"We are working towards gaining the necessary approvals from regulators, including state departments of insurance during the fourth quarter of this year, with a target launch of writing our first policy in early 2013," Shuster says. "National MI has been working closely with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and their regulators at the FHFA, and is making significant progress towards the goal of writing coverage in all 50 states," he adds.
In June 2012, National MI was approved to participate in an accelerated licensing process sponsored by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). The accelerated licensing process gives the company the ability to apply for insurance licenses in multiple states in a streamlined manner.
National MI has leased 24,000 square feet of office space in Emeryville, California in the San Francisco Bay Area. The newly formed company has added over 60 employees to date, and continues to hire across many departments. "National Mortgage Insurance has attracted experienced and talented individuals who have strong knowledge of financial services, residential mortgage and mortgage insurance markets," Shuster says.
The company's capital raise was privately structured through a Rule 144A equity offering. "The company's investors are comprised of experienced institutional and financial services market participants," notes CFO and EVP Sherwood. "Aside from the recent financial crisis, the private mortgage insurance industry has historically been a very attractive business segment. Upon receiving approvals, we seek to deploy over $500 million of capital and provide insurance capacity to support the lender marketplace," Sherwood says.
NMI Holdings, Inc., primarily through its subsidiaries, including National Mortgage Insurance Corporation (National MI), intends to offer mortgage insurance on a national basis after receipt of the requisite approvals from Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and state regulators. The entity was created to build a private mortgage insurer delivering high quality customer service and strong investor results. The company's headquarters are in Emeryville, California. To learn more about National Mortgage Insurance, visit www.NationalMI.com.


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FAQ: What Bus Goes To King Of Prussia Mall?
by Manning Peter 0 comments on FAQ: What Bus Goes To King Of Prussia Mall?
1 How do I get to King of Prussia Mall?
2 How do I get from Philadelphia to King of Prussia?
3 Is there a train to King of Prussia?
4 Is King of Prussia dangerous?
5 Does septa go to King of Prussia?
6 How do I get to King of Prussia Mall by train?
7 How far is King of Prussia from the airport?
8 What Septa train goes to King of Prussia?
9 What is in King of Prussia mall?
10 How far is King of Prussia from Center City?
11 How close is King of Prussia to Philadelphia?
12 How far is King of Prussia Mall from Philadelphia?
13 Is King of Prussia rich?
14 Is King of Prussia nice to live?
15 What is King of Prussia known for?
How do I get to King of Prussia Mall?
The closest stations to King Of Prussia Mall are:
Court Blvd & Mall Blvd – FS is 185 yards away, 3 min walk.
Mall Blvd & Court Blvd is 278 yards away, 4 min walk.
Dekalb St is 3554 yards away, 42 min walk.
How do I get from Philadelphia to King of Prussia?
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to King of Prussia is to taxi. Taking this option will cost $85 – $110 and takes 24 min. Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and King of Prussia? Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Schuylkill Av & JFK Blvd and arriving at Plaza at King of Prussia.
Is there a train to King of Prussia?
Even though King of Prussia isn't serviced by direct rail access, two regional rail lines pass its borders and the Norristown High Speed Line skirts its edge.
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Is King of Prussia dangerous?
King of Prussia is in the 87th percentile for safety, meaning 13% of cities are safer and 87% of cities are more dangerous. The rate of crime in King of Prussia is 14.15 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in King of Prussia generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest.
Does septa go to King of Prussia?
SEPTA currently provides direct access to King of Prussia with bus routes that travel on the Schuylkill Expressway, while the Norristown High Speed Line runs mostly alongside the east side of the King of Prussia border.
How do I get to King of Prussia Mall by train?
Walk from 30th St.
Take the SEPTA Subway to 13th and Market or the Regional Rail to City Hall (each is one stop from 30th Street station) and take bus # 124 or 125 to the mall.
Take Regional Rail #5 (from 30th street) to the Wayne Station, from there take a cab (not always available) to the mall.
How far is King of Prussia from the airport?
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and King of Prussia is 17 miles.
What Septa train goes to King of Prussia?
SEPTA's King of Prussia Rail Project ( KOP Rail ) will extend the existing Norristown High Speed Line (NHSL) 4 miles into King of Prussia ( KOP ), providing a high-speed, "one-seat" ride from any station along the NHSL, including the 69th Street Transportation Center in Upper Darby and the Norristown Transportation Center
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What is in King of Prussia mall?
King of Prussia mall is anchored by Nordstrom, Macy's, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale's, Dick's Sporting Goods, and Primark and a diverse merchant mix 394 stores, including a collection of luxury retailers.
How far is King of Prussia from Center City?
The distance between Center City and King of Prussia is 16 miles. The road distance is 19.4 miles.
How close is King of Prussia to Philadelphia?
Distance between King of Prussia and Philadelphia is 25 kilometers (16 miles). Driving distance from King of Prussia to Philadelphia is 32 kilometers (20 miles).
How far is King of Prussia Mall from Philadelphia?
Located about 25 miles northwest of Philadelphia, King of Prussia Mall is the largest retail mall on the East Coast.
Is King of Prussia rich?
The per capita income in King of Prussia in 2018 was $49,081, which is wealthy relative to Pennsylvania and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $196,324 for a family of four. King of Prussia is an extremely ethnically-diverse town.
Is King of Prussia nice to live?
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — King of Prussia has been named as one of the best places to live in Pennsyvlania for 2019, according to a new set of rankings released by Niche. King of Prussia was ranked as the 19th best place to live in Pennsylvania, and also placed high on several other lists.
What is King of Prussia known for?
King of Prussia is home to the King of Prussia mall, which is the largest mall in the United States in terms of leasable space. The mall consists of over 400 stores, 8 anchor stores, and over 40 restaurants.
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Watch: Schonwald Unleash Music Video For New Track "Lux"
Italian dark wave/cold wave duo Schonwald have unleashed the video for their new track "Lux".
The song is taken from their upcoming new album 'Between Parallel Lights', which will be out on 10th of November through Anywave/Manic Depression Records.
Check out the video below.
(facebook.com/schonwald.music)
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Etiquetas: Alessandra Gismondi, Between Parallel Lights, Cold Wave, Dark Wave, Luca Bandini, Manic Depression Records, new single, new video, Schonwald
New Entry: David Gilmour Releases New Single "Today"
Pink Floyd's David Gilmour has released his new single "Today".
The 6-minute song is the second single taken from his upcoming fourth solo album 'Rattle That Lock', set to be released on September 18. Pre-order it here.
Stream it below.
(facebook.com/davidgilmour)
Etiquetas: David Gilmour, New Entry, new single, Polly Samson, Rattle That Lock, Rock, Today
New Entry: Rolls Bayce Share New Single "Lost"
Aussie indie rock/psych band Rolls Bayce have shared their new single "Lost".
The song was recorded & mixed by Sean Cook at The Plutonium, and mastered by Steve Smart at Studios 301.
(facebook.com/rollsbayce)
Etiquetas: Indie Rock, Lost, New Entry, new single, Psych, Rolls Bayce
Watch: Sally Dige Drops Music Video For "Your Girl"
Danish-Canadian synth-wave musician Sally Dige has dropped the video for her latest single "Your Girl".
The song is part of our current playlist and is taken from her debut album 'Hard to Please', released back in May via Night School Records. Get it here.
The video was directed by Sally Dige & Daevina Danyluck. Take a look below.
(facebook.com/sallydige)
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Etiquetas: Daevina Danyluck, Hard to Please, new video, Night School Records, Pop Noir, Sally Dige, synthwave, Your Girl
New Entry: Small Black Premiere New Single "Back At Belle's"
Brooklyn-based electro-indie pop band Small Black have premiered their new catchy single "Back At Belle's".
This is the third single taken from the band's upcoming new album 'Best Blues', set to be released on October 16 via Jagjaguwar. We have already heard 'No One Wants It To Happen To You'. Pre-order the album here.
Have a listen to Back At Belle's below.
(facebook.com/SmallBlk)
Etiquetas: Back At Belle's, Best Blues, electronic indie pop, Jagjaguwar Records, New Entry, new single, Small Black
New Entry: Carroll Unveils New Single "Green Acres"
Minneapolis-based indie rock/psych pop quartet Carroll have unveiled their new single "Green Acres".
The song is taken from upcoming self-titled album , set to be released on September 18 via Entertainment One Music. Pre-order your copy here.
(facebook.com/carrollmusic1)
Etiquetas: Carroll, Entertainment One Music, Green Acres, Indie Rock, New Entry, new single, Psych Pop
Watch: The Tapestry Share Music Video For "Right as Rain"
Manchester indie rock band The Tapestry have shared the video for their latest single "Right as Rain".
The song is part of our current playlist and came out in back in April. Get it here.
The video directed and edited by Jessica Leech. Take a look below.
(facebook.com/tapestrythe)
Etiquetas: Indie Rock, new video, Right as Rain, The Tapestry
Watch: Hey Elbow Unleash Music Video For "Rael"
Swedish experimental pop band Hey Elbow have unleashed the video for their current single "Rael".
The song is part of our current playlist and is taken from their debut album 'Every Other', released in April via Adrian Recordings. Grab it here.
The video was directed by Björn Wahlström. Watch it below.
(facebook.com/heyelbowmusic)
Etiquetas: Björn Wahlström, Every Other, Experimental Pop, Hey Elbow, new single, new video, Rael
New Entry: Wildhoney Reveal New Single "Laura"
Baltimore shoegaze/dream pop band Wildhoney have revealed their new single "Laura".
The song is taken from their upcoming new 12-inch EP 'Your Face Sideways', which will be out on October 16 via Topshelf Records. Pre-order it here.
Stream the track below.
(facebook.com/wildhoneysound)
Etiquetas: Dream Pop, Laura, New Entry, New EP, new single, Shoegaze, Wildhoney, Your Face Sideways EP
Watch: Seoul Premiere Music Video For "Real June"
Montreal ambient-pop trio Seoul have premiered the video for their catchy single "Real June".
The song is part of our current playlist and is taken from their excellent debut album 'I Become A Shade', released back in June through Grand Jury Music. Buy it here.
The video was directed by Julian Flavin, starring Charlotte Loseth and Alex White.
Watch it below.
(facebook.com/SeoulMTL)
Etiquetas: ambient-pop, Grand Jury Music, I Become A Shade, new video, Real June, Seoul, The Line
Watch: The Homesick Drop Music Video For New Single "Boys"
Dokkum, NL loft-pop trio The Homesick (lead by Elias Elgersma aka Yuko Yuko), have dropped the video for their brand new single "Boys".
The song has been added to our current playlist and will be out on September 12 via Subroutine Records.
The clip was directed by the band. Take a look below.
(facebook.com/TheHomesick)
Tags: The Homesick
Etiquetas: Boys, Elias Elgersma, indie pop, Kool Rock Radio, loft-pop, New EP, new single, new video, Subroutine Records, The Homesick
Watch: The Arcs Release Music Video For "Outta My Mind"
The Black Keys frontman Dan Auerbach's new side-project, The Arcs have released the video for their newest single "Outta My Mind".
The song is part of our current playlist and is taken from the band's debut album 'Yours, Dreamily', which came out last week via Nonesuch Records. Grab it here.
The clip was directed by Nick Walker. Watch it below.
(facebook.com/TheArcsMusic)
Etiquetas: Dan Auerbach, Dreamily, Indie Rock, new single, new video, Nick Walker, Nonesuch Records, Outta My Mind, The Arcs, Yours
Watch: Schonwald Air "A Night Like This" (The Cure Cover)
Italian dark wave/cold wave duo Schonwald (aka Alessandra Gismondi and Luca Bandini) have aired their cover version of "A Night Like This", a classic track from The Cure's sixth studio album 'The Head on the Door', released in 1985.
About the cover, the band posted: "I had a dream last night and Mr.Smith asked me to cover this song. All my life I've been inspired by this great band so I did"
Watch/stream it below.
Etiquetas: A Night Like This, Alessandra Gismondi, Cold Wave, cover version, Dark Wave, electro, Luca Bandini, new video, Schonwald, The Cure
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Traditionally, medical and dental practitioners have relied on word of mouth publicity instead of direct advertisements. However, with the proliferation of websites such as Yelp, Google+ etc, healthcare industry in general, and, dentists in particular, face a unique challenge.
For example, words of mouth publicity now has immense reach thanks to review sites and social media. Bearing in mind that well over two-third of dental patients rely on online reviews, the importance of online reputation management for dentists becomes readily apparent.
Why should dentists guard their online reputation?
Services provided by dentists differ from other commercial enterprises in important ways. Dental services are not only marked by their high financial impact, but they directly impact an individual's quality of life. Dental patients are more sensitive to quality of service as they are emotionally invested in the process from the very start, and expect a high standard of care. Further, most commercial services can get a second opportunity to rectify a defect in service. However, the same is not the case with dentists.
It is also true that even if an overwhelming majority of your patients are satisfied with your service, a small minuscule section of disgruntled patients can drown out your good work. This is simply a truism that people are more vocal when they want to complain. This attitude gets amplified online, creating an appearance that most of your patients are not happy with your work. This is a perception risk that can be effectively countered by not only engaging dissatisfied customers, but also encouraging the majority of satisfied customers to share their experiences.
Besides the above, a professionally crafted online reputation strategy further benefits you through increased online traffic and business. For example, algorithm changes made by Google means that user generated reviews, ratings, testimonials are displayed in a preferential order, with the highest count featuring at the top. An active online reputation management strategy works efficiently to ensure that your happy patients keep your reviews and ratings where it rightfully belongs.
1) Use testimonials strategically: The positive reviews you generate should not be left languishing on the review sites. Integrate them on your website and other print marketing materials. If you practice has been positively commented upon by an influential blogger or an accredited media house, you should actively seek out their permission to use their logo.
2) Position positive reviews as your unique strengths: Your patients are similar to outside consultants who see things, positive or negative, about your practice that you yourself are very likely to miss. In their positive reviews, patients are likely to mention aspects of your service that you might have overlooked. You should scout for such reviews, and use these insights strategically.
3) Use negative reviews as case studies: There will be occasional negative reviews regardless of how immaculate your overall work and service is. You will simply have to accept this fact. However, there is something more you can do with such cases, ensuring that there is no systemic repeat of the same. The best way is to engage such dissatisfied customers, create a case study, and take their recommendations and help while setting up measures to prevent its repeat. Such an exercise in itself can be used as promotional content.


This was our first workshop on the Melbournian grounds. 34 participants joined the workshop, including 10 ECR and PhD students who received CBRI funding.
What did you like about that workshop?
A debrief session each morning with Sebastien running the show.
With the advent of high-throughput sequencing technologies, multivariate dimension reduction methods propose powerful statistical analyses to obtain a first understanding of large and complex data sets. They provide insightful visualisations, are efficient on large data sets and make little assumptions about the distribution of the data. In addition, they are highly flexible as unsupervised (exploratory) or supervised (classification) analyses can be performed. The latest innovative developments in this exciting and fast-moving area of research include and integration of different types of data sets and variable selection. This hands-on course will introduce key concepts in multivariate dimension reduction, starting first with Principal Component Analysis, then with innovative approaches for statistical integration of multiple data sets with a particular focus on variable selection. Nineteen methods are currently available in the mixOmics package, amongst which thirteen are developed by the mixOmics team. Each methodology introduced in the workshop will be illustrated on real biological studies directly available from the package.
Fees for 3 days are AUD450 for RHD students, AUD600 for UoM or affiliates based on the Parkville campus, AUD900 for external non-profit organisations and AUD1200 for industry / government. The Computational Biology Research Initiative (University of Melbourne) proudly sponsors registration bursaries (50% of the registration costs) to 5 RHD students enrolled at UoM and 5 ECR (<= 3 years post PhD, full time equivalent) UoM or affiliate based on the Parkville campus, indicate your eligilibity at the survey link below.
Registrations fees include coffee breaks, lunch and one ice-breaker dinner (Monday 23 July evening), lecture notes and electronic material (slides, R code, data).
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Team Liquid Are the Fifth Invited Team of ESL One Hamburg 2019
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Dota 2 fans are currently looking forwardto ESL One Hamburg. Fans all over the world are eagerly waiting to happen sinceit is going to be the first major Dota 2 tournament after The International2019. This is also a tournament in which we have seen some massive rosterchanges. And now, right after signing a new roster, Team Liquid has beeninvited to Hamburg. This means that they will now get a chance to test theirlatest players.
Team Liquid Gets Invited
For those who don't know, Team Liquidsigned up a new roster that replaced Kuro "KuroKy" Takhasomi and his team. Themost interesting thing is that the new lineup is actually Alliance's previousroster. Now, ESL has officially confirmed that Team Liquid is the fifth team toget invited to the upcoming Dota 2 tournament. And now that the fifth spot hasbeen filled, only two invites are left now. Once the remaining two teams havebeen invited, the bracket will become full.
We're delighted to announce that the new @TeamLiquid are coming to #ESLOne Hamburg 2019! 👏
🎟 https://t.co/GWvg4mbG2F pic.twitter.com/UmTAc1QCPM
— ESL Dota2 (@ESLDota2) October 3, 2019
Other Invited Teams
The first four teams that received aninvite from ESL for Hamburg include TNC Predator, Ninja in Pyjamas, Virtus Pro,and Vici Gaming. All five teams that have been invited so far have competed atthe recently held TI9. However, one thing that is common between all of them isthat every team except for Vici changed at least one player of their squad inthe last month.
Team Liquid, on the other hand, had to facesome issues regarding their roster. Their previous roster decided to leave theteam and went their separate ways. This was an issue for Liquid since they hadto find an entirely new roster to fill the spots. But things turned out to begreat since Alliance's ex roster was available for hire. The ex-Alliance rosterled by Aydin "iNSaNiA" Sarkohi performed really well in the previous season,and this was something that attracted Liquid.
While every other team has been undergoingsome kind of changes, Vici's roster is currently the strongest since theydidn't have any replacements. This makes Vici the only team that has a lot ofpractice playing together. If we take some things into consideration, then Viciis currently the most solid team.
Qualified Teams
Other than the invited teams, there aresome who secured a spot in the upcoming tournament through regionaltournaments. These include Gambit Esports, Geek Fam, Vikin.gg, FightingPepegas, and Invictus Gaming. In any case, all teams are really amazing, andfans are eagerly waiting to see how their team is going to perform.
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Li Huayi: Landscapes for Our Time
By Noe Tanigawa • Nov 5, 2019
Li Huayi. Endless Life, 2017 Six-panel screen; ink on paper with gold foil Private Asian Collection (L2018-32.01)
Honolulu Museum of Art
Li Huayi. Autumn Mountain/At the Edge of the Sky, 2007 Ink and color on paper Yiqingzhai Collection (L2016-67.01)
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Beginning in the Tang dynasty over a thousand years ago, Chinese landscape painting was seen as a way for cultured people to commune with nature. The exhibition now at the Honolulu Museum of Art is solidly a part of that tradition, but, according to the show's curator, these paintings say more about the present, than the past. Li Huayi's huge ink paintings plunge you into a non-rational world.
Shawn Eichman, Curator of Asian Art at the Honolulu Museum of Art, first encountered Li Huayi's work about fifteen years ago. This exhibition was instigated by a gift from collector, Kathy Young, who donated a Li Huayi painting to HoMA.
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Curator Shawn Eichman situates Li Huayi's work in the context of contemporary art
"Contemporary Landscapes, Li Huayi" continues at the Honolulu Museum of Art through January 5, 2020.
Shawn Eichman, Curator of Asian Art at the Honolulu Museum, has been working on this show by Li Huayi for eight years.
"Over the course of planning this exhibition what I realized was that ideas about what defines contemporary art are really changing and shifting right now. It's actually quite an exciting time."
Eichman says over 20% of last year's art dollars were spent in China, and the art market is shifting from NYC to a more global field. Even international aesthetics, he asserts, are evolving from the post-modern tear down of modernism, seeing the world through sarcasm and irony, to a post post-modern world that includes other concerns.
"A sincere vision of beauty would have been the kiss of death for an artist 20 years ago, if you wanted to have a successful career," says Eichman.
"As the market forces are shifting, so the tastes are shifting as well. So Huayi, who didn't fit into the paradigms of what was successful in the art market twenty years ago, now the art market has caught up with him. He's very much a leading artist in China."
Li is a hybrid, trained in Chinese ink painting, he studied classical Western painting, painted propaganda murals for the Cultural Revolution, then absorbed abstract expressionism in San Francisco in the 1970's.
Eichman says Li's goal was to take abstaraction and boil down traditional Chinese art down to its ultimate abstract essence.
In classic Pollock style, Li starts with a horizontal painting surface, dropping ink and washes into water, letting materials begin the conversation. He then zooms in on details, ultimately covering yards and yards of surface area with tiny brush strokes. Like atomic particles, the strokes build on each other until a forest appears, above an echoing chasm, banks of cloud obscure the ridge ahead, and stepping back, a cliff plunges to your right.
"The minute you stand in front of a painting," says Eichman "Your feet are glued to the floor. It's an overwhelming experience on a visceral level."
These huge ink landscapes may look familiar, but they feel daring. Li says this about his work: "I think being contemporary means communicating your spirit, being responsible to other people, and being true to yourself and your time."
"We've locked ourselves into this one way of thinking about art that is now losing its relevance," says Eichman. "What's exciting about that is, there's a new way of thinking about art that is emerging that has a new relevance for us."
Eichman actually used the word, sincerity.
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Hawai'i's Abstract Expressionists
By Noe Tanigawa • Sep 15, 2017
Honolulu Museum of Art-Raymond M. Sato
A new Abstract Expressionist exhibit at the Honolulu Museum of Art is highlighting connections between Hawai'i artists of the 1950-s and '60's and their brash counterparts in New York. The storied "Chateau Metcalf" cadre of local artists experienced America's mid-century avant garde, then went on to shape Hawai'i's art and esthetics. HPR's Noe Tanigawa reports.
Welcome to the Sentient World: The New Abstraction
By Noe Tanigawa • Nov 10, 2015
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American painting first burst onto the world art scene in the 1950's with energetic abstract paintings by Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning, Mark Rothko, and others. They were followed by a generation of painters who toyed with irony, pop culture, and consumerism into the 2000's. HPR's Noe Tanigawa reports on a show at the UH Art Gallery that heralds a rebirth of abstraction.
Mayumi Oda: Happy Activist
By Noe Tanigawa • May 14, 2019
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Artist Mayumi Oda who lives in Kealakekua is represented in major international collections, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Since 1992, Oda has dedicated herself to a nuclear free world, and she's showing some of her best work in Hilo now.


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Дрізд білобро́вий (Turdus iliacus) — птах родини дроздових, поширений у Європі і Азії. В Україні гніздовий, перелітний, зрідка зимуючий вид.

Зовнішній вигляд та розпізнавання у природі

Морфологічні ознаки
За зовнішнім виглядом подібний до співочого дрозда. Маса тіла 55—75 г, довжина тіла близько 21 см. У дорослого птаха верх оливково-бурий; над оком чітка біла або вохриста «брова»; низ білуватий, з темно-бурими рисками, які утворюють смугастість; боки тулуба і покривні пера споду крил яскраво-руді; махові і стернові пера бурі; дзьоб темно-бурий, основа нижньої щелепи жовта; ноги рудувато-бурі. У молодого птаха верх зі світлими рисками; на верхівках верхніх покривних пер другорядних махових великі вохристі плями; низ тулуба світло-вохристий, з бурими плямами. Від співочого дрозда відрізняється білими або вохристими «бровами» і яскраво-рудими покривними перами споду крил.

Пісня

Пісня починається короткою свистовою треллю, а закінчується довгим скрипучим щебетанням; поклик — високотональне «ціі», крик тривоги — хрипкувате «трет-трет-трет».

Поширення

Гніздовий ареал
Північна Євразія від Скандинавії і західного кордону Польщі на схід до долини Колими. На північ у Скандинавії до 70-ї паралелі, в європейській частині колишнього СРСР і на Югорському півострові до арктичного узбережжя, на Ямалі до 68-ї паралелі, в області дельти Єнісею до 71-ї паралелі, до південної частини Таймиру, у більш східних регіонах на північ до 70-ї паралелі і дельти Колими. На південь в європейській частині колишнього СРСР до 50-ї паралелі, у західній половині Західного Сибіру до 56-ї паралелі, у більш східних регіонах на південь до району Барнаула, Західних Саян, східної Туви, хребта Хамар-Дабан. Від області Майської котловини південна межа ареалу простягається, ймовірно, до нижньої течії Колими. Острови: Ісландія, Фарерські.

В Україні гніздиться в Поліссі та на сході Лісостепу; мігрує на всій території; інколи трапляється взимку на південному узбережжі Криму.

Сезонні переміщення та зимівлі
Осіння міграція розпочинається у серпні — вересні. Масова міграція відбувається наприкінці вересня — на початку жовтня. Мігрують вночі. Окремі запізнілі особини можна зустріти у листопаді. На зимівлю улітають, головним чином, на південний захід Європи, на захід Франції, в Португалію і в Італію.

Чисельність
В Європі гніздову популяцію оцінюють в 16—21 млн пар, або 48—63 млн особин, в Україні — 9—12,5 тис. пар. Враховуючи, що в Європі розташовано 50—74 % площі гніздового ареалу, попередня оцінка загальної чисельності виду становить 65—130 млн особин.

Гніздування

Гніздиться в лісах різного типу, але особливо охоче в мішаних, хвойно-листяних. Серед листяних віддає перевагу вільшнякам, іноді березнякам і дібровам; серед хвойно-листяних — ялиново-вільховим, ялиново-березовим і ялиново-широколистяним лісам. Оселяється в ділянках з підростом і підліском, з буреломом і купами хмизу, не уникає молодих лісів і заростаючих вирубок з групами ялин, а також заростей кущів поблизу лісу. Охоче оселяється у вологих місцях, а також поблизу води і в заплавних насадженнях. Проникає також у культурний ландшафт — його можна зустріти в міських парках, скверах.

Гніздиться окремими парами. Гніздо зазвичай влаштовує на дереві або кущі, переважно на молодих ялинах, вільхах; у парках — на туях, ялинах. Гніздо розміщується зазвичай невисоко (рідко вище 4 м), частіше біля самого стовбура, на бічних гілках. Може гніздитися прямо на землі біля куща або стовбура дерева. Гніздо чашоподібної форми, значно менше ніж у інших видів дроздів. Його стінки і основа споруджуються з сухих стебел і листя злаків, із хвощу та інших трав, зрідка з домішкою гілочок, шматочків моху, старого листя дерев. Зсередини весь будівельний матеріал скріплюється землею. Лоток вистилається переважно тонкими стеблами сухих злаків.

Кладка складається з 5—6, іноді з 3-4 або 7 яєць. Їхні середні розміри: 25,69×18,80 мм. Шкаралупа злегка блискуча, забарвлена в зеленуватий або зеленувато-блакитний колір. На ній густо розкидані дрібні іржаво-коричневі плямки і крапки, що нерідко скупчуються біля тупого кінця. Перші свіжі кладки можна зустріти наприкінці квітня, але вони переважно з'являються у другій половині травня. Протягом року можливі два виводки. Другі кладки відмічають у другій половині червня. Насиджують обидва птахи протягом 13—15 діб. Молоді птахи залишають гніздо через 10—12 діб, ще не вміючи літати

Живлення
Раціон дрозда білобрового складається, переважно, з комах, дощових червів, різноманітних метеликів і гусені. У період вигодовування пташенят дощових червів приносить одразу по декілька особин. Їжу розшукує на землі.

Посилання

Ресурси Інтернету
 Визначення віку і статі у білобрового дрозда (PDF)
 Дрізд білобровий на сайті Позвоночные животные России

Дроздові
Птахи України
Птахи Європи
Птахи Азії
Птахи, описані 1758

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Godfrey Martin Huggins, 1st Viscount Malvern of Rhodesia and Bexley
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half-plate glass negative, 3 May 1935
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Godfrey Martin Huggins, 1st Viscount Malvern of Rhodesia and Bexley (1883-1971), Prime Minister of Southern Rhodesia. Sitter in 23 portraits.
Bassano Ltd (active 1901-1962), Photographers. Artist associated with 42739 portraits.
Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (photographer's studio, 38 Dover Street, London)
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Stanley Baldwin starts his third term as Prime Minister after Ramsay Macdonald resigns due to ill health. Coincidentally, Baldwin's first term in office also came about when the Prime Minister of the time, Bonar Law, stepped down due to illness in 1923.
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SMALL TOWN * BIG ART
Eli (October - November 2019)
Emmanuel Jarus
Mural at 2027 Main Street, Wailuku
Artist Statement: By Artist Emmanuel Jarus: In similar fashion to all of his public mural processes, Jarus draws from his experiences near the mural site. In this case, the rivers of Iao Valley (wai) + the ocean (kai). During his residency, a Wailuku family invited Jarus on a fishing trip where he observed and learned first hand the experience of spear fishing. The mural concept aligns with the proverb:
'Ike aku, 'ike mai
Kokua aku, kokua mai
Pela ka nohona 'ohana
Watch. Observe.
Help others + accept help.
That is the family way.
In freshwater and salt, water as the heartbeat of life's existence resonated. Having had the opportunity to be immersed within the river + ocean waters guided by Wailuku residents, and, taking in where the stream meets the sea at the Waiheʻe Coastal Dunes and Wetlands Refuge, these experiences observing life became the inspiration for the mural.
About the Artist: Emmanuel Jarus is a Canadian-born artist and muralist inspired by the visual human experience. His work reimagines how art can exist in public spaces. For the past 8 years, Jarus has been working with communities across Canada and around the globe to produce large-scale portraits and figures among other images on wall surfaces. They can be found within major cities as well as across rural settings. He has had notable international recognition as a contemporary muralist and figurative painter. He studied briefly at the Academy of Realist Art in Toronto but attributes his knowledge of art to various influences including his grandmother, inspiration from graffiti, and resources found on the internet. The narrative Jarus depicts in his approach communicates a story of individual spirit relevant to the metabolism of that particular neighbourhood. A combination of acrylic, latex and aerosol paint is used to create representations of the people he's inspired by along his travels. He enjoys painting in public space so that he can understand its context and express it through his work. MORE.
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Q: What is Default Browser in PHP get_browser? I see search results in SO of get_browser resulting Default Browser for example Chrome Users, I on the other hand am not sure of what the users are using I think Default Browser results in my case are robots/crawlers/etc.
I'm using the full_php_browscap.ini version and it gets a Default Browser value for the browser. What is Default Browser? And when does get_browser return Default Browser?

A: I think 'Default Browser' is returned when the user-agent is unknown. Either the agent is missing from browscap or maybe browscap can't be found.
You can use $_SERVER['HTTP_USER_AGENT'] to find out wich user-agent was used. Maybe this string is just made up (robots indeed).
Someone replied the folowing on the php manual page for get_browser:

We are using get_browser() function for useragent Mozilla/4.0
  (compatible; MSIE 4.01; Windows NT) the get_browser function is
  returning as Default Browser and Platform = unknown.
So i added this to my browscap.ini manually:
[Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 4.01; Windows NT)] Parent=IE 4.01
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I Hope this helps.

A: I wasted much time to learn how to use that func,
While I finally understood that man should never use that function,
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try with/without get_browser to check the result.
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use preg_match_all('/(opera|chrome|safari|firefox|msie)\/?\s*(\.?\d+(\.\d+)*)/i', $_SERVER['HTTP_USER_AGENT']) instead

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How will No Fault PIP insurance work for Uber users?
What No Fault protections do you have if you're in an Uber car and do not have your own auto insurance?
Yesterday, I wrote about some of the problems I see with Uber's new "insurance gap" coverage from the tort (or bodily injury side). That is, how this new insurance coverage will affect someone who is hit by an Uber driver looking for a ride.
I also wrote about someone who is injured in an Uber-operated vehicle when the Uber driver is involved or causes a car accident. And I explained why Uber's blog post that "most personal auto insurance will provide coverage…[d]uring the time that a ridesharing partner is available but between trips" just isn't going to be true here in Michigan (and I have a strong hunch in most other states as well).
Today I'll be focusing on the first-party or No Fault insurance side of the law as it applies to Uber. As Michigan is a No Fault state, the first-party case covers what No Fault insurance benefits you will receive if you're hurt in a car accident. It's very different from the tort or third-party side that I covered yesterday. The No Fault PIP benefits under Michigan law include medical bills and medical care, wage loss, replacement services, medical mileage, and depending on the severity of the injury, attendant care nursing services. Most attorneys and insurance claims adjusters refer to these first-party benefits as your PIP (personal injury protection) benefits or just as No Fault benefits.
Although one might presume Uber's statement about No Fault coverage applies to its "insurance gap" coverage, the ride-sharing service did not specifically say so in either of its blogs describing the extent of its "insurance gap" coverage. Hopefully, Uber will clarify its position on this important point.
If Uber's "insurance gap" coverage doesn't include Michigan No Fault coverage, then Uber drivers, as well as pedestrians, bicyclists and uninsured passengers in other vehicles will be put at substantial risk.
Without "insurance gap" coverage that includes No Fault protection, Uber drivers who are injured in a car accident while "on duty" (in between fares and looking for Uber riders) could be disqualified from collecting No Fault benefits if their personal No Fault auto insurance policy includes a "commercial use" exclusion.
Significantly, a "commercial use" exclusion in the Uber driver's personal auto insurance policy could also leave injured pedestrians, bicyclists and uninsured passengers in other vehicles without immediate access to No Fault benefits.
Generally, auto accident victims in that position (assuming they're not covered by their own No Fault policy or the policy of a spouse or resident relative) would seek No Fault benefits from the owner of the car – in this case, the owner of the Uber driver's vehicle.
Tomorrow, I'll discuss the different aspects of Uber's commercial liability coverage for on-duty Uber drivers when they're transporting a ride/fare/passenger.


Making the most of the past weekend, I made a personal trip to Horta de Sant Joan, where Picasso stayed on two occasions. Both stays had a great impact on his work: the first was in 1898, when he was still a teenager, and the other in 1909, by which time he was a fully fledged painter immersed in the cultural life of Paris.
The memory of Picasso is still very much alive in Horta and the fact is that if the town constituted an important chapter in the artist's life, his visits have left their mark on Horta, too. Picasso first came to the town with his friend Manuel Pallarès, a fellow student the Llotja art school who was born and bred in Horta. This gave him access to local knowledge of the area and its people, and helped him establish a very close relationship with the place.
One of my strongest memories of my visit is of our arriving and seeing the view of the imposing mountain of Santa Bàrbara with the convent of Sant Salvador at its foot, which straight away reminds us of one of the works from his second stay, in 1909: Landscape. Horta d'Ebre, now in the collection of the Denver Art Museum. From here on the references are many and varied, and relate to both of his visits: from the light that the artist captured so skilfully to the Mediterranean landscape, to the plaza in front of the church -with what was once the Hostal del Trumpet where Picasso stayed with Fernande Olivier-, including Picasso Street, the first street in Spain to be named after the artist in 1967 at the height of the Franco regime, or the still recognizable atmosphere of those first ever photos of Horta, taken by none other than Picasso, who had just started to experiment with a camera.
For all those who want to know more about this relationship, a visit to the Centre Picasso d'Horta, displaying facsimile reproductions of all the works the artist created there in 1898 and 1909, is an absolute must. The Centre provides an overview of the repercussions that Picasso's experiences in Horta were to have, in both personal and creative terms, and a clear appreciation of the magnitude of the art he produced there, even though the works on show are not the originals. This overall vision is the result of the first-rate research undertaken by the founders of the Centre, Josep Palau i Fabre and the Associació Amics d'Horta, and is well documented with explanatory texts, drawn in some places from the writings of Palau i Fabre himself.
One last 'Picassian' touch was a visit to the cave where, in the summer of 1898, Picasso and his friend Pallarès lived for several weeks, in the very heart of nature. This was an initiatory experience from which Picasso emerged with the ability to break with his previous academic training and present himself to the world as an avant-garde painter.
To get to the cave you take a very well marked path, about 3 km long, which starts from the Parc de la Franqueta. At first I felt a little guilty about dragging my family on this monothematic adventure, but as we walked through the woods of the mountainside, through places of great beauty, my misgivings soon vanished. In fact, the path is really quite easy and we all had a great time.
The cave (which once had another name but is now known as Picasso's Cave) is actually a rock which projects out from the mountain and was in the past closed off with stone walls for extra shelter. There's something special about being there: you feel very far from the world, and it's easy to imagine the two boys, naked, living their adventure of a return to nature and a primitive state.
Following the path you come to the Mas del Quiquet farmhouse, which Picasso painted during his first stay and where the two friends would go when they needed food. I was pleased to see that the farmhouse has been conserved in memory of the part it played in this adventure of Picasso's, though the criteria adopted at the time of its restoration are not those that would be followed today.
All in all it was a very rewarding visit, which provided me with a lot of information: not only about two crucial stages in the life and work of Picasso, who was always to recall the time he spent in Horta with great fondness ('Everything I know I learned in Horta,' he said many times), but also about the relationship between the land and the processes of creation, and how as this is not an isolated phenomenon but the product of a number of synergies that foster and feed it.


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Thin chocolate chip cookies with toasted chopped hazelnuts.
Sift together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt, in a medium sized bowl. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat together butter and brown sugar, until creamy. Beat in egg and vanilla, until combined. Beat in flour mixture, until combined, followed by the hazelnuts and chocolate chips. Chill dough in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper, or grease using preferred method.
Shape chilled dough into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in cinnamon-sugar mixture and place on sheet pan, about 2 inches apart. Bake cookies at 375 degrees F for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown.
Cool cookies on pan for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire racks, to cool completely.
*To toast nuts, spread out in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in a 350 degree oven, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 12 minutes.
9 comments on "Cinnamon-Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Thins"
I love the sound of these cookies. Anything with chocolate is all right in my books!
Sounds like a good time of a party!!
These cookies sound amazing. I am definitely saving this recipe.
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sounds wonderful! I love the combination of chocolate and hazelnut.
Ok, so maybe Mom talks loudly on the phone, but at least she shelled all those nuts.
The only advice I gave a young friend who was going to her first office Christmas party was to keep her top on.
Oh my goodness those look awesome. What a good mom to shell those hazelnuts for you.
Deb- It was quite the party, I must say.
Sue- Heh heh, you're funny.
I'm pretty sure a couple of tops came off.
Anj- Thanks! Also, thanks for voting. Yeah, she's a pretty good mommy.
I love hazelnuts and chocolate together. In fact I am going to be making hazelnut-choc biscotti for Christmas!


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Major Support for LPL Field Trips from Laurel Wilkening
(Originally published Fall 2013)
Dr. Laurel Wilkening, a former LPL director, has made a bequest to LPL to fund the graduate student field trips for the long term. Laurel was one of the first faculty members hired when the Department of Planetary Sciences was formed in 1973. She was Department Head of Planetary Sciences and Director of LPL, from 1981 to 1983, then moved into the University of Arizona administration, eventually becoming the Vice President for Research. From UA, she moved to the University of Washington to become the Provost (chief academic officer), and later became Chancellor of the University of California at Irvine, before retiring to work with non-profit groups. While at UA, she was also instrumental in founding the Women's Studies program.
LPL has been having field trips to planetary analog sites since its inception. In the last three decades, Jay Melosh, Dave Kring, and Shane Byrne have all led many field trips, and several other members of the faculty have either led trips or assisted. The formal graduate student field trips have been ranked by alumni as one of the most important parts of their experience here, so as budget cuts came steadily in the last decade, LPL Director Mike Drake worked hard to find ways to continue to fund them. While we have established a less-than-ideal system that has provided some stability, Laurel's bequest means that the long-term future of the field trips is probably financially secure. In the (hopefully long) short term, we will continue to fund the field trips as we have for the last several years, and Laurel is helping us to have a trip further afield for next semester (Spring 2014).
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Earlier this month, Brightcove's engineering team took a step away from their backlogs, formed teams that did not exist before and worked on whatever the team wanted to. Sound chaotic? It was; that is the fun of Hack Week!
Hack Week is an interesting concept, spawning from Google's 20 percent time perk and taking a more team-based, short-project approach at Brightcove. Our Hack Week started off with a few hours where engineers pitched their creative ideas, then teams formed around interests and the hacking began.
We had teams working on all sorts of cool projects. During demo day, our company witnessed what our engineers created in a week--everything from bug stomps to MPEG-DASH in HTML5, tools to help the support organization and mobile apps that integrated with our Live product. It was great to see the whiteboard walls (they are actually green, blue and orange here at Brightcove) filling up as concepts turned into prototypes which then transformed into demo-able hacks.
With that being said, below is a video to provide a personal, inside look at Hack Week here at Brightcove.


Children play at a makeshift camp for migrants and refugees in Idomeni, Greece, near the Macedonian border on March 29, 2016.
A man climbs out of the cockpit window of the hijacked EgyptAir Airbus A320 at the airport in Larnaca, Cyprus.
The passengers and crew were unharmed. Eighty-one people, including 21 foreigners and 15 crew, were on board the Airbus 320, Egypt's Civil Aviation Ministry said in a statement.
People offer flowers and prayers for a four-year-old child, the victim of a random killing, at a makeshift memorial at a street next to the crime scene in Taipei, Taiwan. A 4-year-old girl was riding her bike to see her grandfather when she was decapitated by a man armed with a cleaver, police in Taiwan told NBC News.
The shadow of a United States honor guard member is cast on the names on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington. March 29 is officially Vietnam Veterans Day. The day marks the 50th anniversary of the last day on which U.S. troops were on the ground in Vietnam.
A canoeist paddles in the early morning at the Emmarencia Dam in central Johannesburg, South Africa. The dam is popular with canoeists and is a favorite training dam for paddlers who compete in the countries river-based canoe races.
Schoolchildren play music to entertain and inspire people on their way home from work in Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korea has called a 70-day loyalty drive areas of a major congress of the ruling party scheduled for early May and everyone from students to coal miners have been mobilized nationwide to demonstrate their devotion to the leadership.
Cherry blossoms hang in front of the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Afghan cricket fans welcome Afghanistan's national cricket team after their Twenty20 world cup tournament in Kabul.


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Focused on social justice
By Jaysin Brandt, Stephanie Joseph on March 1, 2019 in LV Life
Erik Bahnson, environmental ethics major, presented his senior project on the importance of divesting stock from fossil fuel companies on Feb. 20 in the Executive Dining Room. He specified that because fossil fuels are an environmentally unstable finite resource, there needs to be preparations made now for when they run out. / photo by Jaysin Brandt
Stephanie Joseph
Issues of social justice and injustices were brought to light during an evening of senior thesis presentations Wednesday.
The Center for Multicultural Services hosted the event in honor of Social Justice Day in the Executive Dining Room.
The event featured the presentations based on the topic of social injustice.
Senior social justice in education major Rudy Amaya, with his group, discussed the importance of mentoring children and listening to them.
They discussed their mentoring program called Tree of Life, where they take kids on excursions and college tours.
"I am passionate about this program because of the mentors I had in my life and the children I met," Amaya said. "A lot of times people don't see mentoring as important, but it is."
This program started in 2017, Amaya said. Since then, they have taken about 20 children from the Santa Ana Church of the Brethren on a tour of the University of La Verne and Cal State Fullerton.
The children visited with faculty here and even made a stop at President Lieberman's office, Amaya said.
Senior communications major Arturo Gomez Molina talked about his work with an organization called Inner City Struggle.
They help to fight evictions by informing tenants in unincorporated areas about renter's rights. His presentation focused on the work he is producing for the organization.
Gomez Molina said he wants to bring awareness to gentrification, the process of renovating and improving a house or district so that it conforms to middle-class taste, and will help Inner City Struggle with an upcoming campaign.
The event was organized by senior history major Paril Patel and Assistant Director of Multicultural Affairs Misty Levingston.
Among those who attended was President Devorah Lieberman.
"I was deeply impressed that every presentation," Lieberman said. "The presenters were very passionate about their topic. Their professors should be very proud of their research."
Stephanie Joseph can be reached at stephanie.joseph@laverne.edu.
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Home›Featured›Security Health Plan marks 50 years
Security Health Plan marks 50 years
In 1968, Congressman Melvin Laird asked Marshfield Clinic physician Dr. Russell Lewis if the clinic would be willing to experiment with prepaid care in an effort to reduce health care costs. Over the next two years, Dr. Lewis, Dr. Ben Lawton, Fritz Wenzel, and Mr. Laird worked together to develop the Greater Marshfield Community Health Plan. SHP photo
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MARSHFIELD – Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc., is celebrating 50 years of providing health care coverage to Wisconsin communities in 2021.
In 1968, Congressman Melvin Laird asked Marshfield Clinic physician Dr. Russell Lewis if the clinic would be willing to experiment with prepaid care in an effort to reduce health care costs. Over the next two years, Dr. Lewis, Dr. Ben Lawton, Fritz Wenzel, and Mr. Laird worked together to develop the Greater Marshfield Community Health Plan, which later became Security Health Plan.
Greater Marshfield Community Health Plan opened for enrollment on March 1, 1971, as a joint venture between Marshfield Clinic, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Saint Joseph's Hospital. As the first health maintenance organization (HMO) in Wisconsin and the first rural HMO in the nation, this was a new concept to many.
Former Manager of Prepaid Programs at Marshfield Clinic and Marshfield resident Don Nystrom worked on getting the health plan up and running in the early 1970s.
"We insured people that no one else insured," Nystrom said. "Farmers, people that lived in rural areas and those with pre-existing conditions could enroll at any time. There were no waiting periods to join. At that time, insurance companies didn't want to insure farmers, but the Greater Marshfield Community Health Plan did."
The plan continued to grow. In March 1971, Greater Marshfield Community Health Plan's total enrollment was 1,542 members. The following year, enrollment jumped to 14,787 members. Today, Security Health Plan offers insurance coverage to more than 210,000 members in all 72 Wisconsin counties. Security Health Plan offers a variety of health insurance options for employers, individuals, and families in private and government plans.
Former Executive Director of Marshfield Clinic Health System Fritz Wenzel explained that the Greater Marshfield Community Health Plan was formed to help people pay for their care regardless of their economic position or health status.
"There was a strong sense of social conscience when the health plan was established. It was important to the doctors that people could afford their care. It's the social conscience of the health plan that sets us apart. If that stays strong, then we will be successful for a long time," Wenzel said.
As a not-for-profit health plan, Greater Marshfield Community Health Plan kept its members, and their health, as the main focus.
"As part of the Marshfield Clinic Health System, our focus is – and always has been – on doing what is right for our members and our communities," said Security Health Plan Chief Executive Officer Julie Brussow. "Our mission charges us with helping our members reach their best health. That's why we offer coverage in more rural and underserved areas; we help members care for their chronic conditions; we work with providers to improve our members' health and reduce costs; and we are committed to service excellence to minimize the hassles customers have with our health insurance. And it is through the excellence and dedication of our employees, agents and providers that we are able to put our mission into action every day."
The company is hosting an anniversary celebration at www.securityhealth.org/anniversary.
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← Making A Great Cup Of Coffee Is Easy – Just Read This Handy Guide.
Your morning coffee can be so revitalizing. Do you have the smell of your brewing coffee in your nose right now? It just makes you want more. Broaden your horizons by considering a few of the following coffee tips.
Coffee can be a great addition to a healthy lifestyle. The coffee is not unhealthy in itself, but it is the sugar and cream that get added to it. To make it healthier, try using almond milk, honey, or stevia instead of your normal coffee additions.
Do you enjoy serving coffee to your guests? Adding designs to your lattes is a great way to step up your after-dinner coffee service. You can create different patterns that will leave your friends intrigued. Also, you can practice to become skilled in doing this.
You have lots of flavors of coffee to pick from. Some coffee drinkers prefer a dark roast coffee, and some people prefer a mild and smooth flavor. There are a ton of coffees out there that have flavors; the possibilities are endless. The majority of people usually use creamer to add flavor instead of drinking flavored coffee.
If storing coffee in your refrigerator, be sure to use an airtight container. Prevent your coffee from absorbing odd odors from other foods by making sure the container is perfectly airtight. Storing coffee for a period of weeks in the wrong container can lead to moist beans or grounds.
Coffee stored in your fridge can become terrific iced coffee. Using this technique will allow coffee to cool before pouring it over ice. Before you put it in the fridge, add any milk or sugar that you want. You will wake up to a delicious iced beverage.
Good water is essential for good coffee. Try using bottled water for your coffee. It might cost more, but it makes much better coffee than tap water. Filtered water is a good second choice. This won't be quite as good as bottled water, but it is still a better alternative than straight tap.
TIP! Drunk properly, coffee can be good for you. Coffee has never been the bad aspect of the morning ritual, it's the sugar and cream that is added to it.
Make sure that you are adding the right amount of water into your coffee machine. If you use too little water, your coffee will taste too strong. However, diluted coffee can be just as disappointing. Who wants watery, weak coffee? Thus, a handy tip is to simply allot two cups of liquid for a single cup of coffee.
Learn how to easily froth milk to add to coffee. You want to heat the milk until it begins to steam. Take a whisk and rapidly spin its handle in between your hands. Keep going until you achieve a good foam. For optimal results, try using half-and-half, 2 percent, or whole milk.
Chocolate is a great alternative to combine with your coffee. That will give you some energy, and you'll love the taste, depending on what blend you drink. Dark chocolate can be added to your coffee as well if you're looking for more energy.
TIP! If you like to brew your own coffee, try stirring it in the pot just after brewing. Giving the coffee a little stir helps to enhance the flavor of the brew.
Now that you've read this article, you're probably wondering why you didn't bother with coffee sooner. Your coffee tomorrow morning will be much better if you use the above tips. Remember the advice you've read here as you make your morning coffee.
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COLUMNIST JUST PUSHING RELIGIOUS PROPAGANDA
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It must be wonderful to be able to command a column syndicated all over the country, where your viewpoint, based strictly on your religious persuasion, fuels a debate that has less to do with journalism than with proselytizing. So it is with Cal Thomas, and the publishers of the Sun-Sentinel, who see nothing wrong with pushing Mr. Thomas' Christian agenda, but refuse equal time and space for rebuttals from Rationalists like myself, who believe it inappropriate to sponsor the self-interest of a devout Christian intent on using the power of the press to intimidate a readership which consists of races and beliefs in opposition to the Fundamentalist thinking of a Cal Thomas. My only recourse is to hope that I might represent those whose opinions are seldom heard, and who think that, although they find Mr. Thomas' journalistic articles to be succinct and informative, equate his Christian viewpoints with the same disgust as the yellow "John 3:16" banners strategically placed by wealthy, organized Christian doctrine fanatics at televised sporting events where the TV camera can't miss them. The banners, and the Cal Thomas abortion articles, are inappropriate within the settings they are displayed.
As the blurb below the article states: I can write to Cal Thomas at the Los Angeles Times Syndicate. I would rather write the Sun-Sentinel, thank you, for that's where my money goes, and that's where this letter is directed. Cal's column knocks TV station managers in California who refuse to show the detailed destruction of a fetus in a partial-birth abortion; again, Mr. Thomas is at the forefront of this insane crusade of his and his ilk to abrogate the right of the mother to do with her body as she sees fit.
HARVEY FREILICH


A majority of the active judges having voted for rehearing en banc in the above captioned case, it is ordered that the petition for rehearing is GRANTED. The Clerk of this Court shall list the case for rehearing en banc at the convenience of the Court. The opinion and judgment entered October 18, 2017 are hereby vacated.


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I've seen that they were defined in QuickBooks/Driver/Sql.php but I know it's not a good idea to directly change the values from there.
I found $driver_options = [] but I'm not sure what option keys to provide.

A: You can define the prefix before including the code.
define('QUICKBOOKS_DRIVER_SQL_MYSQLI_PREFIX', 'your_custom_prefix');
Reference this:

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*https://github.com/consolibyte/quickbooks-php/blob/master/QuickBooks/Driver/Sql/Mysqli.php#L47
Where the code does this to allow you to override the prefix:
if (!defined('QUICKBOOKS_DRIVER_SQL_MYSQLI_PREFIX'))
{
    define('QUICKBOOKS_DRIVER_SQL_MYSQLI_PREFIX', QUICKBOOKS_DRIVER_SQL_PREFIX);
}


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Billy Crystal Headlines 'Apres Vous'
Billy Crystal Headlines Apres Vous
Evan Jacobs
According to Variety, Warner Bros. has acquired remake rights to the French comedy Apres Vous, and the studio will craft it as a star vehicle for Billy Crystal, who will produce with Art Linson.
Directed by Pierre Salvadori, the original comedy revolves around a headwaiter of a Paris bistro who happens upon a stranger who is about to commit suicide. After intervening, the waiter befriends the saved man -- who promptly turns the waiter's life upside down. Pic, which stars Daniel Auteuil, Jose Garcia and Sandrine Kimberlain, saw limited release in the U.S. in June.
Crystal, who last starred in Analyze That and did voice work for Monsters Inc., is coming off a stage run in "700 Sundays."
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