Sixteen years ago, I lost someone very close to me, a man who was like a father. When he was diagnosed with cancer, his disease was so advanced doctors couldn't easily determine the source. Three months later, he was gone. But, in those final months, he and his family received some of the best comfort care possible. He was not in pain, his wishes were understood and honored and experts were there to guide the family through the whole process. I thought that was just the way serious illness and death were handled by modern healthcare. I was wrong.
Twelve years later, I lost another loved one and the experience could not have been more different.
My grandmother's last months were far from comforting. Lost in a rural healthcare system, she suffered with little support or understanding of her end-of-life wishes. The in-home palliative and hospice services offered to my first loved one were not available locally. Her professional care providers did the best they could to meet her clinical needs, but they weren't equipped to understand or meet her – nor her family's – wishes. And, while the first person's death was marked in the moment and with respect, my grandmother was found hours after she had died. I have no knowledge of what her final moments were like and that hurts deeply. Was she in pain? Was she at peace? Did she know that her life mattered and she was loved by so many? My family and I will never know. And, the family that mattered more to her than anything, never got to say goodbye.
Without any medical training, and experience only in the marketing of healthcare, I didn't see any way to help improve care. All I thought I could do was advocate for better care. So, 18 months later, I took the helm of a marketing firm with proven experience helping hospice and home health organizations connect with and care for families in need.
I had just spent the past seven years of my career with one of the world's leading manufacturing companies, working closely with and learning from brilliant men and women from across the globe who knew how to continuously improve processes and get results. Together, we had built a start-up business within a Fortune 500 company with an incredible culture, an unstoppable and high-performing team, and coveted brand. We parlayed this foundation into a customer-centric continuous improvement mission to improve every day. From the plant floor to customer service to sales to human resources, we were aligned on our mission and helping each other get to new performance levels.
And, we were successful! In three years, we grew the business from a few million dollars to more than $40 million in annual revenue. And, we measured and reported progress at each step of the way to show the c-suite of the parent company their return on investment.
Perhaps there was more my new agency team and I could do to increase access, elevate quality, and improve experiences for patients and families.
After talking with Katie, my team and I reached out to other industry leaders and our clients. We found that the combination of our agency's 18 years of documented successes in home care, my manufacturing background, and our collective passion for culture and teambuilding was sought after in the industry.
With the relaunch of our business as Transcend Strategy Group, my colleagues and I are proclaiming our shared commitment to the future of this industry and to the patients and families it serves. Our desire is to protect and enhance access to the highest quality of home-based care by helping the industry improve every day. Through technology, brand and culture building, data, communications, and continuous improvement methodology, we will work to build a brighter future for care in the home – wherever patients call home.
Today, two more of my loved ones are receiving home-based care. My experience informs the questions I ask to assess the quality of care they are receiving. For my grandfather, I can help him understand why he is not eligible for oxygen under Medicare standards. That conversation blossomed into a new, deep discussion where he could share with me what it's like to feel your body failing you. The man who had only ever wanted to hear about my accomplishments, suddenly became real, human, and wise. The bonds that come from those kinds of conversations are gifts to cherish for years. And, I want everyone to have the opportunity to have them.
I see a future where you will not have to have had a good or bad care experience to be educated, and where rights, care protocols, and training are readily and easily understandable for everyone. Where professional and family care providers are developed, cherished, supported, celebrated and valued. And, where best in class care is the standard, not something that must be sought out.
What do you say? Want to create this future together?


Prices of certain products in South Africa are determined, not by the forces of supply and demand, but by various government departments and institutions. For example, water, paraffin, electricity and petrol, the cost of bus and train fares, elements of telecommunications, electricity and so on. These prices are periodically adjusted, usually by a supposedly independent authority such as NERSA (the National Energy Regulator). Clearly, this approach to pricing distorts the free market system of supply and demand with an inevitable consequent cost. The price of petrol throughout South Africa, for example, is the result of a complex calculation which is updated monthly and adjusted according to changes in the international oil price, the strength of the rand against hard currencies and any changes in the taxation of fuel. These calculations are made by a government department at a considerable on-going cost to the tax payer. This contrasts with the British system where every supplier of fuel is free to obtain it from whichever source offers the best price. Thus, in London petrol stations advertise the current cost of various grades of petrol to the consumer.


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Project acronym 0MSPIN
Project Spintronics based on relativistic phenomena in systems with zero magnetic moment
Host Institution (HI) FYZIKALNI USTAV AV CR V.V.I
Summary The 0MSPIN project consists of an extensive integrated theoretical, experimental and device development programme of research opening a radical new approach to spintronics. Spintronics has the potential to supersede existing storage and memory applications, and to provide alternatives to current CMOS technology. Ferromagnetic matels used in all current spintronics applications may make it impractical to realise the full potential of spintronics. Metals are unsuitable for transistor and information processing applications, for opto-electronics, or for high-density integration. The 0MSPIN project aims to remove the major road-block holding back the development of spintronics in a radical way: removing the ferromagnetic component from key active parts or from the whole of the spintronic devices. This approach is based on exploiting the combination of exchange and spin-orbit coupling phenomena and material systems with zero macroscopic moment. The goal of the 0MSPIN is to provide a new paradigm by which spintronics can enter the realms of conventional semiconductors in both fundamental condensed matter research and in information technologies. In the central part of the proposal, the research towards this goal is embedded within a materials science project whose aim is to introduce into physics and microelectronics an entirely new class of semiconductors. 0MSPIN seeks to exploit three classes of material systems: (1) Antiferromagnetic bi-metallic 3d-5d alloys (e.g. Mn2Au). (2) Antiferromagnetic I-II-V semiconductors (e.g. LiMnAs). (3) Non-magnetic spin-orbit coupled semiconductors with injected spin-polarized currents (e.g. 2D III-V structures). Proof of concept devices operating at high temperatures will be fabricated to show-case new functionalities offered by zero-moment systems for sensing and memory applications, information processing, and opto-electronics technologies.
The 0MSPIN project consists of an extensive integrated theoretical, experimental and device development programme of research opening a radical new approach to spintronics. Spintronics has the potential to supersede existing storage and memory applications, and to provide alternatives to current CMOS technology. Ferromagnetic matels used in all current spintronics applications may make it impractical to realise the full potential of spintronics. Metals are unsuitable for transistor and information processing applications, for opto-electronics, or for high-density integration. The 0MSPIN project aims to remove the major road-block holding back the development of spintronics in a radical way: removing the ferromagnetic component from key active parts or from the whole of the spintronic devices. This approach is based on exploiting the combination of exchange and spin-orbit coupling phenomena and material systems with zero macroscopic moment. The goal of the 0MSPIN is to provide a new paradigm by which spintronics can enter the realms of conventional semiconductors in both fundamental condensed matter research and in information technologies. In the central part of the proposal, the research towards this goal is embedded within a materials science project whose aim is to introduce into physics and microelectronics an entirely new class of semiconductors. 0MSPIN seeks to exploit three classes of material systems: (1) Antiferromagnetic bi-metallic 3d-5d alloys (e.g. Mn2Au). (2) Antiferromagnetic I-II-V semiconductors (e.g. LiMnAs). (3) Non-magnetic spin-orbit coupled semiconductors with injected spin-polarized currents (e.g. 2D III-V structures). Proof of concept devices operating at high temperatures will be fabricated to show-case new functionalities offered by zero-moment systems for sensing and memory applications, information processing, and opto-electronics technologies.
Project acronym 1D-Engine
Project 1D-electrons coupled to dissipation: a novel approach for understanding and engineering superconducting materials and devices
Host Institution (HI) UPPSALA UNIVERSITET
Summary Correlated electrons are at the forefront of condensed matter theory. Interacting quasi-1D electrons have seen vast progress in analytical and numerical theory, and thus in fundamental understanding and quantitative prediction. Yet, in the 1D limit fluctuations preclude important technological use, particularly of superconductors. In contrast, high-Tc superconductors in 2D/3D are not precluded by fluctuations, but lack a fundamental theory, making prediction and engineering of their properties, a major goal in physics, very difficult. This project aims to combine the advantages of both areas by making major progress in the theory of quasi-1D electrons coupled to an electron bath, in part building on recent breakthroughs (with the PIs extensive involvement) in simulating 1D and 2D electrons with parallelized density matrix renormalization group (pDMRG) numerics. Such theory will fundamentally advance the study of open electron systems, and show how to use 1D materials as elements of new superconducting (SC) devices and materials: 1) It will enable a new state of matter, 1D electrons with true SC order. Fluctuations from the electronic liquid, such as graphene, could also enable nanoscale wires to appear SC at high temperatures. 2) A new approach for the deliberate engineering of a high-Tc superconductor. In 1D, how electrons pair by repulsive interactions is understood and can be predicted. Stabilization by reservoir - formed by a parallel array of many such 1D systems - offers a superconductor for which all factors setting Tc are known and can be optimized. 3) Many existing superconductors with repulsive electron pairing, all presently not understood, can be cast as 1D electrons coupled to a bath. Developing chain-DMFT theory based on pDMRG will allow these materials SC properties to be simulated and understood for the first time. 4) The insights gained will be translated to 2D superconductors to study how they could be enhanced by contact with electronic liquids.
Correlated electrons are at the forefront of condensed matter theory. Interacting quasi-1D electrons have seen vast progress in analytical and numerical theory, and thus in fundamental understanding and quantitative prediction. Yet, in the 1D limit fluctuations preclude important technological use, particularly of superconductors. In contrast, high-Tc superconductors in 2D/3D are not precluded by fluctuations, but lack a fundamental theory, making prediction and engineering of their properties, a major goal in physics, very difficult. This project aims to combine the advantages of both areas by making major progress in the theory of quasi-1D electrons coupled to an electron bath, in part building on recent breakthroughs (with the PIs extensive involvement) in simulating 1D and 2D electrons with parallelized density matrix renormalization group (pDMRG) numerics. Such theory will fundamentally advance the study of open electron systems, and show how to use 1D materials as elements of new superconducting (SC) devices and materials: 1) It will enable a new state of matter, 1D electrons with true SC order. Fluctuations from the electronic liquid, such as graphene, could also enable nanoscale wires to appear SC at high temperatures. 2) A new approach for the deliberate engineering of a high-Tc superconductor. In 1D, how electrons pair by repulsive interactions is understood and can be predicted. Stabilization by reservoir - formed by a parallel array of many such 1D systems - offers a superconductor for which all factors setting Tc are known and can be optimized. 3) Many existing superconductors with repulsive electron pairing, all presently not understood, can be cast as 1D electrons coupled to a bath. Developing chain-DMFT theory based on pDMRG will allow these materials SC properties to be simulated and understood for the first time. 4) The insights gained will be translated to 2D superconductors to study how they could be enhanced by contact with electronic liquids.
Project acronym 2D-CHEM
Project Two-Dimensional Chemistry towards New Graphene Derivatives
Host Institution (HI) UNIVERZITA PALACKEHO V OLOMOUCI
Summary The suite of graphene's unique properties and applications can be enormously enhanced by its functionalization. As non-covalently functionalized graphenes do not target all graphene's properties and may suffer from limited stability, covalent functionalization represents a promising way for controlling graphene's properties. To date, only a few well-defined graphene derivatives have been introduced. Among them, fluorographene (FG) stands out as a prominent member because of its easy synthesis and high stability. Being a perfluorinated hydrocarbon, FG was believed to be as unreactive as the two-dimensional counterpart perfluoropolyethylene (Teflon®). However, our recent experiments showed that FG is not chemically inert and can be used as a viable precursor for synthesizing graphene derivatives. This surprising behavior indicates that common textbook grade knowledge cannot blindly be applied to the chemistry of 2D materials. Further, there might be specific rules behind the chemistry of 2D materials, forming a new chemical discipline we tentatively call 2D chemistry. The main aim of the project is to explore, identify and apply the rules of 2D chemistry starting from FG. Using the knowledge gained of 2D chemistry, we will attempt to control the chemistry of various 2D materials aimed at preparing stable graphene derivatives with designed properties, e.g., 1-3 eV band gap, fluorescent properties, sustainable magnetic ordering and dispersability in polar media. The new graphene derivatives will be applied in sensing, imaging, magnetic delivery and catalysis and new emerging applications arising from the synergistic phenomena are expected. We envisage that new applications will be opened up that benefit from the 2D scaffold and tailored properties of the synthesized derivatives. The derivatives will be used for the synthesis of 3D hybrid materials by covalent linking of the 2D sheets joined with other organic and inorganic molecules, nanomaterials or biomacromolecules.
The suite of graphene's unique properties and applications can be enormously enhanced by its functionalization. As non-covalently functionalized graphenes do not target all graphene's properties and may suffer from limited stability, covalent functionalization represents a promising way for controlling graphene's properties. To date, only a few well-defined graphene derivatives have been introduced. Among them, fluorographene (FG) stands out as a prominent member because of its easy synthesis and high stability. Being a perfluorinated hydrocarbon, FG was believed to be as unreactive as the two-dimensional counterpart perfluoropolyethylene (Teflon®). However, our recent experiments showed that FG is not chemically inert and can be used as a viable precursor for synthesizing graphene derivatives. This surprising behavior indicates that common textbook grade knowledge cannot blindly be applied to the chemistry of 2D materials. Further, there might be specific rules behind the chemistry of 2D materials, forming a new chemical discipline we tentatively call 2D chemistry. The main aim of the project is to explore, identify and apply the rules of 2D chemistry starting from FG. Using the knowledge gained of 2D chemistry, we will attempt to control the chemistry of various 2D materials aimed at preparing stable graphene derivatives with designed properties, e.g., 1-3 eV band gap, fluorescent properties, sustainable magnetic ordering and dispersability in polar media. The new graphene derivatives will be applied in sensing, imaging, magnetic delivery and catalysis and new emerging applications arising from the synergistic phenomena are expected. We envisage that new applications will be opened up that benefit from the 2D scaffold and tailored properties of the synthesized derivatives. The derivatives will be used for the synthesis of 3D hybrid materials by covalent linking of the 2D sheets joined with other organic and inorganic molecules, nanomaterials or biomacromolecules.
Project acronym 2D-PnictoChem
Project Chemistry and Interface Control of Novel 2D-Pnictogen Nanomaterials
Summary 2D-PnictoChem aims at exploring the Chemistry of a novel class of graphene-like 2D layered elemental materials of group 15, the pnictogens: P, As, Sb, and Bi. In the last few years, these materials have taken the field of Materials Science by storm since they can outperform and/or complement graphene properties. Their strongly layer-dependent unique properties range from semiconducting to metallic, including high carrier mobilities, tunable bandgaps, strong spin-orbit coupling or transparency. However, the Chemistry of pnictogens is still in its infancy, remaining largely unexplored. This is the niche that 2D-PnictoChem aims to fill. By mastering the interface chemistry, we will develop the assembly of 2Dpnictogens in complex hybrid heterostructures for the first time. Success will rely on a cross-disciplinary approach combining both Inorganic- and Organic Chemistry with Solid-state Physics, including: 1) Synthetizing and exfoliating high quality ultra-thin layer pnictogens, providing reliable access down to the monolayer limit. 2) Achieving their chemical functionalization via both non-covalent and covalent approaches in order to tailor at will their properties, decipher reactivity patterns and enable controlled doping avenues. 3) Developing hybrid architectures through a precise chemical control of the interface, in order to promote unprecedented access to novel heterostructures. 4) Exploring novel applications concepts achieving outstanding performances. These are all priorities in the European Union agenda aimed at securing an affordable, clean energy future by developing more efficient hybrid systems for batteries, electronic devices or applications in catalysis. The opportunity is unique to reduce Europe's dependence on external technology and the PI's background is ideally suited to tackle these objectives, counting as well on a multidisciplinary team of international collaborators.
2D-PnictoChem aims at exploring the Chemistry of a novel class of graphene-like 2D layered elemental materials of group 15, the pnictogens: P, As, Sb, and Bi. In the last few years, these materials have taken the field of Materials Science by storm since they can outperform and/or complement graphene properties. Their strongly layer-dependent unique properties range from semiconducting to metallic, including high carrier mobilities, tunable bandgaps, strong spin-orbit coupling or transparency. However, the Chemistry of pnictogens is still in its infancy, remaining largely unexplored. This is the niche that 2D-PnictoChem aims to fill. By mastering the interface chemistry, we will develop the assembly of 2Dpnictogens in complex hybrid heterostructures for the first time. Success will rely on a cross-disciplinary approach combining both Inorganic- and Organic Chemistry with Solid-state Physics, including: 1) Synthetizing and exfoliating high quality ultra-thin layer pnictogens, providing reliable access down to the monolayer limit. 2) Achieving their chemical functionalization via both non-covalent and covalent approaches in order to tailor at will their properties, decipher reactivity patterns and enable controlled doping avenues. 3) Developing hybrid architectures through a precise chemical control of the interface, in order to promote unprecedented access to novel heterostructures. 4) Exploring novel applications concepts achieving outstanding performances. These are all priorities in the European Union agenda aimed at securing an affordable, clean energy future by developing more efficient hybrid systems for batteries, electronic devices or applications in catalysis. The opportunity is unique to reduce Europe's dependence on external technology and the PI's background is ideally suited to tackle these objectives, counting as well on a multidisciplinary team of international collaborators.
Project acronym 2D-TOPSENSE
Project Tunable optoelectronic devices by strain engineering of 2D semiconductors
Summary The goal of 2D-TOPSENSE is to exploit the remarkable stretchability of two-dimensional semiconductors to fabricate optoelectronic devices where strain is used as an external knob to tune their properties. While bulk semiconductors tend to break under strains larger than 1.5%, 2D semiconductors (such as MoS2) can withstand deformations of up to 10-20% before rupture. This large breaking strength promises a great potential of 2D semiconductors as 'straintronic' materials, whose properties can be adjusted by applying a deformation to their lattice. In fact, recent theoretical works predicted an interesting physical phenomenon: a tensile strain-induced semiconductor-to-metal transition in 2D semiconductors. By tensioning single-layer MoS2 from 0% up to 10%, its electronic band structure is expected to undergo a continuous transition from a wide direct band-gap of 1.8 eV to a metallic behavior. This unprecedented large strain-tunability will undoubtedly have a strong impact in a wide range of optoelectronic applications such as photodetectors whose cut-off wavelength is tuned by varying the applied strain or atomically thin light modulators. To date, experimental works on strain engineering have been mostly focused on fundamental studies, demonstrating part of the potential of 2D semiconductors in straintronics, but they have failed to exploit strain engineering to add extra functionalities to optoelectronic devices. In 2D-TOPSENSE I will go beyond the state of the art in straintronics by designing and fabricating optoelectronic devices whose properties and performance can be tuned by means of applying strain. 2D-TOPSENSE will focus on photodetectors with a tunable bandwidth and detectivity, light emitting devices whose emission wavelength can be adjusted, light modulators based on 2D semiconductors such as transition metal dichalcogenides or black phosphorus and solar funnels capable of directing the photogenerated charge carriers towards a specific position.
The goal of 2D-TOPSENSE is to exploit the remarkable stretchability of two-dimensional semiconductors to fabricate optoelectronic devices where strain is used as an external knob to tune their properties. While bulk semiconductors tend to break under strains larger than 1.5%, 2D semiconductors (such as MoS2) can withstand deformations of up to 10-20% before rupture. This large breaking strength promises a great potential of 2D semiconductors as 'straintronic' materials, whose properties can be adjusted by applying a deformation to their lattice. In fact, recent theoretical works predicted an interesting physical phenomenon: a tensile strain-induced semiconductor-to-metal transition in 2D semiconductors. By tensioning single-layer MoS2 from 0% up to 10%, its electronic band structure is expected to undergo a continuous transition from a wide direct band-gap of 1.8 eV to a metallic behavior. This unprecedented large strain-tunability will undoubtedly have a strong impact in a wide range of optoelectronic applications such as photodetectors whose cut-off wavelength is tuned by varying the applied strain or atomically thin light modulators. To date, experimental works on strain engineering have been mostly focused on fundamental studies, demonstrating part of the potential of 2D semiconductors in straintronics, but they have failed to exploit strain engineering to add extra functionalities to optoelectronic devices. In 2D-TOPSENSE I will go beyond the state of the art in straintronics by designing and fabricating optoelectronic devices whose properties and performance can be tuned by means of applying strain. 2D-TOPSENSE will focus on photodetectors with a tunable bandwidth and detectivity, light emitting devices whose emission wavelength can be adjusted, light modulators based on 2D semiconductors such as transition metal dichalcogenides or black phosphorus and solar funnels capable of directing the photogenerated charge carriers towards a specific position.
Project acronym 2D4QT
Project 2D Materials for Quantum Technology
Host Institution (HI) RHEINISCH-WESTFAELISCHE TECHNISCHE HOCHSCHULE AACHEN
Summary Since its discovery, graphene has been indicated as a promising platform for quantum technologies (QT). The number of theoretical proposal dedicated to this vision has grown steadily, exploring a wide range of directions, ranging from spin and valley qubits, to topologically-protected states. The experimental confirmation of these ideas lagged so far significantly behind, mostly because of material quality problems. The quality of graphene-based devices has however improved dramatically in the past five years, thanks to the advent of the so-called van der Waals (vdW) heteostructures - artificial solids formed by mechanically stacking layers of different two dimensional (2D) materials, such as graphene, hexagonal boron nitride and transition metal dichalcogenides. These new advances open now finally the door to put several of those theoretical proposals to test. The goal of this project is to assess experimentally the potential of graphene-based heterostructures for QT applications. Specifically, I will push the development of an advanced technological platform for vdW heterostructures, which will allow to give quantitative answers to the following open questions: i) what are the relaxation and coherence times of spin and valley qubits in isotopically purified bilayer graphene (BLG); ii) what is the efficiency of a Cooper-pair splitter based on BLG; and iii) what are the characteristic energy scales of topologically protected quantum states engineered in graphene-based heterostructures. At the end of this project, I aim at being in the position of saying whether graphene is the horse-worth-betting-on predicted by theory, or whether it still hides surprises in terms of fundamental physics. The technological advancements developed in this project for integrating nanostructured layers into vdW heterostructures will reach even beyond this goal, opening the door to new research directions and possible applications.
Since its discovery, graphene has been indicated as a promising platform for quantum technologies (QT). The number of theoretical proposal dedicated to this vision has grown steadily, exploring a wide range of directions, ranging from spin and valley qubits, to topologically-protected states. The experimental confirmation of these ideas lagged so far significantly behind, mostly because of material quality problems. The quality of graphene-based devices has however improved dramatically in the past five years, thanks to the advent of the so-called van der Waals (vdW) heteostructures - artificial solids formed by mechanically stacking layers of different two dimensional (2D) materials, such as graphene, hexagonal boron nitride and transition metal dichalcogenides. These new advances open now finally the door to put several of those theoretical proposals to test. The goal of this project is to assess experimentally the potential of graphene-based heterostructures for QT applications. Specifically, I will push the development of an advanced technological platform for vdW heterostructures, which will allow to give quantitative answers to the following open questions: i) what are the relaxation and coherence times of spin and valley qubits in isotopically purified bilayer graphene (BLG); ii) what is the efficiency of a Cooper-pair splitter based on BLG; and iii) what are the characteristic energy scales of topologically protected quantum states engineered in graphene-based heterostructures. At the end of this project, I aim at being in the position of saying whether graphene is the horse-worth-betting-on predicted by theory, or whether it still hides surprises in terms of fundamental physics. The technological advancements developed in this project for integrating nanostructured layers into vdW heterostructures will reach even beyond this goal, opening the door to new research directions and possible applications.
Project acronym 2DHIBSA
Project Nanoscopic and Hierachical Materials via Living Crystallization-Driven Self-Assembly
Summary A key synthetic challenge of widespread interest in chemical science involves the creation of well-defined 2D functional materials that exist on a length-scale of nanometers to microns. In this ambitious 5 year proposal we aim to tackle this issue by exploiting the unique opportunities made possible by recent developments with the living crystallization-driven self-assembly (CDSA) platform. Using this solution processing approach, amphiphilic block copolymers (BCPs) with crystallizable blocks, related amphiphiles, and polymers with charged end groups will be used to predictably construct monodisperse samples of tailored, functional soft matter-based 2D nanostructures with controlled shape, size, and spatially-defined chemistries. Many of the resulting nanostructures will also offer unprecedented opportunities as precursors to materials with hierarchical structures through further solution-based "bottom-up" assembly methods. In addition to fundamental studies, the proposed work also aims to make important impact in the cutting-edge fields of liquid crystals, interface stabilization, catalysis, supramolecular polymers, and hierarchical materials.
A key synthetic challenge of widespread interest in chemical science involves the creation of well-defined 2D functional materials that exist on a length-scale of nanometers to microns. In this ambitious 5 year proposal we aim to tackle this issue by exploiting the unique opportunities made possible by recent developments with the living crystallization-driven self-assembly (CDSA) platform. Using this solution processing approach, amphiphilic block copolymers (BCPs) with crystallizable blocks, related amphiphiles, and polymers with charged end groups will be used to predictably construct monodisperse samples of tailored, functional soft matter-based 2D nanostructures with controlled shape, size, and spatially-defined chemistries. Many of the resulting nanostructures will also offer unprecedented opportunities as precursors to materials with hierarchical structures through further solution-based "bottom-up" assembly methods. In addition to fundamental studies, the proposed work also aims to make important impact in the cutting-edge fields of liquid crystals, interface stabilization, catalysis, supramolecular polymers, and hierarchical materials.
Project acronym 2DMATER
Project Controlled Synthesis of Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials for Energy Storage and Conversion
Host Institution (HI) TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAET DRESDEN
Summary "Two-dimensional (2D) nanosheets, which possess a high degree of anisotropy with nanoscale thickness and infinite length in other dimensions, hold enormous promise as a novel class of ultrathin 2D nanomaterials with various unique functionalities and properties, and exhibit great potential in energy storage and conversion systems that are substantially different from their respective 3D bulk forms. Here I propose a strategy for the synthesis and processing of various 2D nanosheets across a broad range of inorganic, organic and polymeric materials with molecular-level or thin thickness through both the top-down exfoliation of layered materials and the bottom-up assembly of available molecular building blocks. Further, I aim to develop the synthesis of various 2D-nanosheet based composite materials with thickness of less than 100 nm and the assembly of 2D nanosheets into novel hierarchal superstrucutures (like aerogels, spheres, porous particles, nanotubes, multi-layer films). The structural features of these 2D nanomaterials will be controllably tailored by both the used layered precursors and processing methodologies. The consequence is that I will apply and combine defined functional components as well as assembly protocols to create novel 2D nanomaterials for specific purposes in energy storage and conversion systems. Their unique characters will include the good electrical conductivity, excellent mechanical flexibility, high surface area, high chemical stability, fast electron transport and ion diffusion etc. Applications will be mainly demonstrated for the construction of lithium ion batteries (anode and cathode), supercapacitors (symmetric and asymmetric) and fuel cells. As the key achievements, I expect to establish the delineation of reliable structure-property relationships and improved device performance of 2D nanomaterials."
"Two-dimensional (2D) nanosheets, which possess a high degree of anisotropy with nanoscale thickness and infinite length in other dimensions, hold enormous promise as a novel class of ultrathin 2D nanomaterials with various unique functionalities and properties, and exhibit great potential in energy storage and conversion systems that are substantially different from their respective 3D bulk forms. Here I propose a strategy for the synthesis and processing of various 2D nanosheets across a broad range of inorganic, organic and polymeric materials with molecular-level or thin thickness through both the top-down exfoliation of layered materials and the bottom-up assembly of available molecular building blocks. Further, I aim to develop the synthesis of various 2D-nanosheet based composite materials with thickness of less than 100 nm and the assembly of 2D nanosheets into novel hierarchal superstrucutures (like aerogels, spheres, porous particles, nanotubes, multi-layer films). The structural features of these 2D nanomaterials will be controllably tailored by both the used layered precursors and processing methodologies. The consequence is that I will apply and combine defined functional components as well as assembly protocols to create novel 2D nanomaterials for specific purposes in energy storage and conversion systems. Their unique characters will include the good electrical conductivity, excellent mechanical flexibility, high surface area, high chemical stability, fast electron transport and ion diffusion etc. Applications will be mainly demonstrated for the construction of lithium ion batteries (anode and cathode), supercapacitors (symmetric and asymmetric) and fuel cells. As the key achievements, I expect to establish the delineation of reliable structure-property relationships and improved device performance of 2D nanomaterials."
Project acronym 2DNANOPTICA
Project Nano-optics on flatland: from quantum nanotechnology to nano-bio-photonics
Host Institution (HI) UNIVERSIDAD DE OVIEDO
Summary Ubiquitous in nature, light-matter interactions are of fundamental importance in science and all optical technologies. Understanding and controlling them has been a long-pursued objective in modern physics. However, so far, related experiments have relied on traditional optical schemes where, owing to the classical diffraction limit, control of optical fields to length scales below the wavelength of light is prevented. Importantly, this limitation impedes to exploit the extraordinary fundamental and scaling potentials of nanoscience and nanotechnology. A solution to concentrate optical fields into sub-diffracting volumes is the excitation of surface polaritons –coupled excitations of photons and mobile/bound charges in metals/polar materials (plasmons/phonons)-. However, their initial promises have been hindered by either strong optical losses or lack of electrical control in metals, and difficulties to fabricate high optical quality nanostructures in polar materials. With the advent of two-dimensional (2D) materials and their extraordinary optical properties, during the last 2-3 years the visualization of both low-loss and electrically tunable (active) plasmons in graphene and high optical quality phonons in monolayer and multilayer h-BN nanostructures have been demonstrated in the mid-infrared spectral range, thus introducing a very encouraging arena for scientifically ground-breaking discoveries in nano-optics. Inspired by these extraordinary prospects, this ERC project aims to make use of our knowledge and unique expertise in 2D nanoplasmonics, and the recent advances in nanophononics, to establish a technological platform that, including coherent sources, waveguides, routers, and efficient detectors, permits an unprecedented active control and manipulation (at room temperature) of light and light-matter interactions on the nanoscale, thus laying experimentally the foundations of a 2D nano-optics field.
Ubiquitous in nature, light-matter interactions are of fundamental importance in science and all optical technologies. Understanding and controlling them has been a long-pursued objective in modern physics. However, so far, related experiments have relied on traditional optical schemes where, owing to the classical diffraction limit, control of optical fields to length scales below the wavelength of light is prevented. Importantly, this limitation impedes to exploit the extraordinary fundamental and scaling potentials of nanoscience and nanotechnology. A solution to concentrate optical fields into sub-diffracting volumes is the excitation of surface polaritons –coupled excitations of photons and mobile/bound charges in metals/polar materials (plasmons/phonons)-. However, their initial promises have been hindered by either strong optical losses or lack of electrical control in metals, and difficulties to fabricate high optical quality nanostructures in polar materials. With the advent of two-dimensional (2D) materials and their extraordinary optical properties, during the last 2-3 years the visualization of both low-loss and electrically tunable (active) plasmons in graphene and high optical quality phonons in monolayer and multilayer h-BN nanostructures have been demonstrated in the mid-infrared spectral range, thus introducing a very encouraging arena for scientifically ground-breaking discoveries in nano-optics. Inspired by these extraordinary prospects, this ERC project aims to make use of our knowledge and unique expertise in 2D nanoplasmonics, and the recent advances in nanophononics, to establish a technological platform that, including coherent sources, waveguides, routers, and efficient detectors, permits an unprecedented active control and manipulation (at room temperature) of light and light-matter interactions on the nanoscale, thus laying experimentally the foundations of a 2D nano-optics field.
Project acronym 2DNanoSpec
Project Nanoscale Vibrational Spectroscopy of Sensitive 2D Molecular Materials
Host Institution (HI) EIDGENOESSISCHE TECHNISCHE HOCHSCHULE ZUERICH
Summary I propose to investigate the nanometer scale organization of delicate 2-dimensional molecular materials using nanoscale vibrational spectroscopy. 2D structures are of great scientific and technological importance, for example as novel materials (graphene, MoS2, WS2, etc.), and in the form of biological membranes and synthetic 2D-polymers. Powerful methods for their analysis and imaging with molecular selectivity and sufficient spatial resolution, however, are lacking. Tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (TERS) allows label-free spectroscopic identification of molecular species, with ≈10 nm spatial resolution, and with single molecule sensitivity for strong Raman scatterers. So far, however, TERS is not being carried out in liquids, which is the natural environment for membranes, and its application to poor Raman scatterers such as components of 2D polymers, lipids, or other membrane compounds (proteins, sugars) is difficult. TERS has the potential to overcome the restrictions of other optical/spectroscopic methods to study 2D materials, namely (i) insufficient spatial resolution of diffraction-limited optical methods; (ii) the need for labelling for all methods relying on fluorescence; and (iii) the inability of some methods to work in liquids. I propose to address a number of scientific questions associated with the spatial organization, and the occurrence of defects in sensitive 2D molecular materials. The success of these studies will also rely critically on technical innovations of TERS that notably address the problem of energy dissipation. This will for the first time allow its application to study of complex, delicate 2D molecular systems without photochemical damage.
I propose to investigate the nanometer scale organization of delicate 2-dimensional molecular materials using nanoscale vibrational spectroscopy. 2D structures are of great scientific and technological importance, for example as novel materials (graphene, MoS2, WS2, etc.), and in the form of biological membranes and synthetic 2D-polymers. Powerful methods for their analysis and imaging with molecular selectivity and sufficient spatial resolution, however, are lacking. Tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (TERS) allows label-free spectroscopic identification of molecular species, with ≈10 nm spatial resolution, and with single molecule sensitivity for strong Raman scatterers. So far, however, TERS is not being carried out in liquids, which is the natural environment for membranes, and its application to poor Raman scatterers such as components of 2D polymers, lipids, or other membrane compounds (proteins, sugars) is difficult. TERS has the potential to overcome the restrictions of other optical/spectroscopic methods to study 2D materials, namely (i) insufficient spatial resolution of diffraction-limited optical methods; (ii) the need for labelling for all methods relying on fluorescence; and (iii) the inability of some methods to work in liquids. I propose to address a number of scientific questions associated with the spatial organization, and the occurrence of defects in sensitive 2D molecular materials. The success of these studies will also rely critically on technical innovations of TERS that notably address the problem of energy dissipation. This will for the first time allow its application to study of complex, delicate 2D molecular systems without photochemical damage.

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The name "Gus" is a very uncommon name. As a matter of fact there are only a few people named "Gus" that comes to mind. Hollywood Director Gus Van Sant who directed the blockbuster hit "Good Will Hunting" & his work on the biopic "Milk" and Gus Grisson who was a successful Air Force test pilot to NASA astronaut. I even have a childhood friend named Gus and we are still communicating to this very day.
Nevertheless, have you guys ever heard of a "Gustnado"? Yeah, I didn't think so. The reason I asked is because a "Gustnado" was caught on tape in Midland, Texas a few weeks ago from the Midland Reporter-Telegram. I have heard of a tornado, and even heard of a microburst when I was residing in Georgia, but a "Gustnado" completely confused me.
According to the website AccuWeather, a "Gustnado" is short-lived, ground-based swirling wind that can be form on the leading edge of a severe thunderstorm. It comes from the term "gust front of a tornado" and it's similar to a tornado and even looks like a tornado, but not considered to be one.
A "Gustnado" only lasts a few seconds to a few minutes, like a tornado, but it is not as strong. It may be accompanied by rain, but usually just tosses dust and small debris into the air. However, a "Gustnado can sometimes reach a wind speed between 60 to 80 mph, which could cause serious damage. Seriously, how many "Nados" do I have to worry about?????
So, now that you have a description of what a "Gustnado" is and what it's capable of if you ever come into contact with one I would advise you to seek shelter immediately. That concludes your local weather report and now from another famous "Gus" here is "Gus Fring" with closing remarks.


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Addictive, Caffeine: Victoria's Legacy release September 30th on consoles
September 23rd, 2022. Indie publisher Ratalaika Games, together with Indie developer Kikai Digital, join forces and announce the up and coming release of Caffeine: Victoria's Legacy, a choice rich, fantasy visual novel, set in a punk cyber victorian alternative reality, where coffee is all that matters!
Out on the 30th September for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Microsoft Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch, priced at €17.99 / $17.99, this is one to check out!
The backdrop story and focus to Caffeine: Victoria's Legacy is about Taka, who, while trying to investigate the whereabouts of his mother, is mysteriously sent to a parallel world where caffeine has magical powers and technological advancement is set still at the age of steam. Taka has lost all memories of his past and his only memory is a little coffee house in the corner of an alley, where his parents happily brewed coffee and served customers from all walks of life. Whilst on a plane journey to his mum's homeland, he mysteriously falls off the plane and finds himself in the city of Victoria, staring at a coffee house named 'Taka Coffee House', the same coffee house that he remembered so fondly during his childhood…
Caffeine: Victoria's Legacy is an exciting visual novel where you have to make choices along the way to uncover the true mystery behind Taka's history and the workings of this world. Depending on the choices you make throughout the game, you may reach the individual good and bad endings for each of the 4 romanceable characters. After completing their routes, the true ending will unlock which goes on to uncover the secrets behind the whole story.With its unique story full of plot twists and intricate world building, those who stay till the end of the journey will be rewarded handsomely.
When caffeine is consumed, it gives the drinker powers which they call 'Caffeine'. This makes coffee beans and other caffeinated products like tea a valuable commodity, making the city which Taka ends up in one of the richest in the world. But as the story progresses, it's also pointed out that with new technological advancements coming up, the appeal of caffeine will diminish and thus there is a danger that those who rely on caffeine powers will become irrelevant.
We won't spoil things by giving too much detail so delve into this enticing story and setting and see for yourself!
V Rising hits 3 Million Sales since entering Early Access!
HELLCARD Steam Launch Arrives on February 16th
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Q: Making a TableView show values based on current selection in PickerView? I'm trying to make an iOS app that displays a PickerView and a TableView. The PickerView contains the 50 U.S. states, and the TableView is supposed to show the current weather alerts for the selected state, based on an XML that the National Weather Service provides. The URL to the XML is https://alerts.weather.gov/cap/fl.php?x=0 for Florida, https://alerts.weather.gov/cap/ca.php?x=0 for California, etc. In other words, the URL for each state's XML varies based on the two-letter state abbreviation.
So far, I've gotten the app to correctly show all the 50 states in the PickerView, and when each state is selected, the weather alerts for that state do indeed appear in the TableView. However, once the TableView has been populated with the weather alert(s), they never go away after that. I want the TableView to only show the alerts for the state currently selected in the PickerView. As of right now, the weather alerts for each state just keep getting added to the TableView on top of each other. Also, if I go back to a state I selected earlier, the weather alerts will be added to the end of the TableView again as duplicates. I'm not sure how to make the TableView properly populate so that it only shows the alerts for each individual state at a time. Can anyone help me out?
Here's my code:
class ViewController: UIViewController, UIPickerViewDelegate, UIPickerViewDataSource, UITableViewDataSource, UITableViewDelegate, XMLParserDelegate {

    @IBOutlet var statePicker: UIPickerView!
    @IBOutlet var alertsTable: UITableView!

    var titleFound:Bool = false
    var descFound:Bool = false
    var alerts:[String] = []
    var exps:[String] = []
    var abbv:String = ""
    var parser = XMLParser()
    var states = ["Alabama", "Alaska", "Arizona", "Arkansas", "California", "Colorado", "Connecticut", "Delaware", "Florida", "Georgia", "Hawaii", "Idaho", "Illinois", "Indiana", "Iowa", "Kansas", "Kentucky", "Louisiana", "Maine", "Maryland", "Massachusetts", "Michigan", "Minnesota", "Mississippi", "Missouri", "Montana", "Nebraska", "Nevada", "New Hampshire", "New Jersey", "New Mexico", "New York", "North Carolina", "North Dakota", "Ohio", "Oklahoma", "Oregon", "Pennsylvania", "Rhode Island", "South Carolina", "South Dakota", "Tennessee", "Texas", "Utah", "Vermont", "Virginia", "Washington", "West Virginia", "Wisconsin", "Wyoming"]
    var abbvsList = ["al", "ak", "az", "ar", "ca", "co", "ct", "de", "fl", "ga", "hi", "id", "il", "in", "io", "ks", "ky", "la", "me", "md", "ma", "mi", "mn", "ms", "mo", "mt", "ne", "nv", "nh", "nj", "nm", "ny", "nc", "nd", "oh", "ok", "or", "pa", "ri", "sc", "sd", "tn", "tx", "ut", "vt", "va", "wa", "wv", "wi", "wy"]

    func pickerView(_ pickerView: UIPickerView, numberOfRowsInComponent component: Int)->Int
    {
        return states.count
    }

    func pickerView(_ pickerView:UIPickerView, titleForRow row: Int, forComponent component: Int)->String?
    {
        return states[row]
    }

    func numberOfComponents(in pickerView: UIPickerView) -> Int {
        return 1
    }

    func pickerView(_ pickerView:UIPickerView, didSelectRow row:Int, inComponent component:Int)
    {
        var currentState = abbvsList[statePicker.selectedRow(inComponent: 0)]
        parser = XMLParser(contentsOf:(NSURL(string:"http://alerts.weather.gov/cap/\(currentState).php?x=0") as! URL))!
        parser.delegate = self
        parser.parse()
        alertsTable.reloadData()
    }

    override func viewDidLoad() {
        super.viewDidLoad()
        statePicker.delegate = self
        statePicker.dataSource = self
        self.alertsTable.register(UITableViewCell.self, forCellReuseIdentifier: "cell")
        alertsTable.delegate = self
        alertsTable.dataSource = self
    }

    func parser(_ parser: XMLParser, didStartElement elementName: String, namespaceURI: String?, qualifiedName qName: String?, attributes attributeDict: [String : String] = [:]) {
        if(elementName == "cap:event") {
            titleFound = true
        }
        if(elementName == "cap:expires") {
            descFound = true
        }
    }

    func parser(_ parser: XMLParser, didEndElement elementName: String, namespaceURI: String?, qualifiedName qName: String?) {
        if(elementName == "cap:event") {
            titleFound = false
        }
        if(elementName == "cap:expires") {
            descFound = false
        }
    }

    func parser(_ parser: XMLParser, foundCharacters string: String) {
        if(titleFound) {
            alerts.append(string)
        }
        if(descFound) {
            exps.append(string)
        }
    }

    func tableView(_ tableView: UITableView, numberOfRowsInSection section: Int) -> Int {
        return alerts.count
    }

    func tableView(_ tableView: UITableView, cellForRowAt indexPath: IndexPath) -> UITableViewCell {
        let cell:UITableViewCell = UITableViewCell(style:UITableViewCellStyle.subtitle, reuseIdentifier: "cell")
        cell.textLabel!.text = alerts[indexPath.row]
        cell.detailTextLabel!.text = "Expires: "+exps[indexPath.row]
        return cell
    }

    func tableView(_ tableView: UITableView, didSelectRowAt indexPath: IndexPath) {
        //What happens when the cell is tapped`
    }
}

A: You are continuously appending to alerts and exps and never reinitializing them.
In pickerView(_:didSelectRow:inComponent), set alerts and exps back to empty before parsing the new input:
func pickerView(_ pickerView:UIPickerView, didSelectRow row:Int, inComponent component:Int)
{
    var currentState = abbvsList[statePicker.selectedRow(inComponent: 0)]
    parser = XMLParser(contentsOf:(NSURL(string:"http://alerts.weather.gov/cap/\(currentState).php?x=0") as! URL))!

    alerts = []
    exps = []

    parser.delegate = self
    parser.parse()
    alertsTable.reloadData()
}

A: From the code it looks like you are adding the result of the web request to the end of alerts & exps arrays via the alerts.append(string), exps.append(string).
Instead of append-ing, you need to clear your array first and then add the result.

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(function() {
  'use strict';

  angular
    .module('horizon.framework.util.workflow')
    .factory('horizon.framework.util.workflow.service', workflowService);

  /**
   * @ngdoc factory
   * @name horizon.framework.util.workflow.factory:workflow
   * @module horizon.framework.util.workflow
   * @kind function
   * @description
   *
   * Decorate the workflow specification object with specified decorators.
   *
   * @param {Object} The input workflow specification object
   * @param {Array<function>} decorators A list a decorator functions.
   *
   * @returns {Object} The decorated workflow specification object, the same
   * reference to the input spec object.
   *
   ```js

    angular
      .module('MyModule')
      .factory('myService', myService);

    myService.$inject = ['$q', 'horizon.framework.util.workflow.service'];

    function myService ($q, workflow) {

      // a workflow specification object:
      var spec = {
            steps: [
              { requireSomeServices: true },
              { },
              { requireSomeServices: true }
            ]
          };

      // define some decorators
      var decorators = [
            // a decorator
            function (spec) {
              var steps = spec.steps;

              angular.forEach(steps, function (step) {
                if (step.requireSomeServices) {
                  step.checkReadiness = function () {
                    var d = $q.defer();

                    // checking if the service is available asynchronously .
                    setTimeout(function () {
                      d.resolve();
                    }, 500);

                    return d.promise;
                  };
                }
              });
            },

            // another decorator
            function (spec) {
              //...
            }
          ];

      return workflow(spec, decorators);
    }
   ```
   */
  function workflowService() {
    return function workflow(spec, decorators) {
      angular.forEach(decorators, function service(decorator) {
        decorator(spec);
      });
      return spec;
    };
  }
})();

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/**
 * Created by saurabhk on 05/09/16.
 */

"use strict";

var Game = function(){
    var game = this.game;

};

var cursors, spaceShip, weapon, fireButton, asteroids;
var clients = {};

Game.prototype = {
    init: function() {
        this.game.physics.startSystem(Phaser.Physics.ARCADE);
        setInterval(this.syncGameState, 0.1);
        socket.on("rightKeyPressed", this.handleRightKey.bind(this));
        socket.on("leftKeyPressed", this.handleLeftKey.bind(this));
        socket.on("upKeyPressed", this.handleUpKey.bind(this));
        socket.on("shootKeyPressed", this.handleShootKey.bind(this));
        socket.on("newClientConnected", this.addNewClient.bind(this));
    },

    preload: function(){

    },
    create: function(){
        console.log("game started");
        this.game.world.setBounds(0, 0, 4000, 4000);
        //this.background = this.game.add.sprite(0,0, 'background');
        //this.space = this.game.add.sprite(0,0, 'space');
        this.createSpaceShip();

        // Add asteroids

        //  Some asteroids to collide with
        asteroids = this.game.add.physicsGroup(Phaser.Physics.ARCADE);

        this.createAsteroids(100);
        this.createStars(100);

        this.game.physics.arcade.enable(asteroids);
        //spaceShip.body.setRectangle();

        // Weapon configuration
        weapon = this.game.add.weapon(30, 'bullet');
        //  The bullet will be automatically killed when it leaves the world bounds
        weapon.bulletKillType = Phaser.Weapon.KILL_WORLD_BOUNDS;

        //  The speed at which the bullet is fired
        weapon.bulletSpeed = 600;

        //  Speed-up the rate of fire, allowing them to shoot 1 bullet every 60ms
        weapon.fireRate = 100;

        this.game.physics.arcade.enable(weapon);

        cursors = this.game.input.keyboard.createCursorKeys();
        fireButton = this.input.keyboard.addKey(Phaser.KeyCode.SPACEBAR);
    },

    update: function() {
        var self = this;
        if(clients[socket.id] && clients[socket.id]["spaceship"]) {
            clients[socket.id]["spaceship"].body.velocity.x = 0;
            clients[socket.id]["spaceship"].body.velocity.y = 0;
            clients[socket.id]["spaceship"].body.angularVelocity = 0;
            if (cursors.left.isDown) {
                //spaceShip.x -= 2;
                //spaceShip.angle = 180;
                //spaceShip.body.moveLeft(200);
                socket.emit("leftKey");
            }
            else if (cursors.right.isDown) {
                //spaceShip.x += 2;
                //spaceShip.angle = 0;
                socket.emit("rightKey");
            }

            if (cursors.up.isDown) {
                //spaceShip.y -= 2;
                //spaceShip.angle = -90;
                socket.emit("upKey");
            }
            else if (cursors.down.isDown)
            {
                //spaceShip.y += 2;
                //spaceShip.angle = 90;
            }

            if (fireButton.isDown) {
                socket.emit("shootKey");
            }

            this.game.physics.arcade.collide(spaceShip, asteroids, function(spaceShip, asteroid){
                spaceShip.kill();
            });

            this.game.physics.arcade.collide(asteroids, asteroids, function(){
            });

            this.game.physics.arcade.collide(weapon.bullets, asteroids, function(weapon, asteroid){
                weapon.kill();
                asteroid.kill();
                self.createAsteroids(1);
            });
            this.game.world.wrap(spaceShip, 0, true);
        }

    },

    createSpaceShip: function() {
        var location = {
            x: this.game.world.bounds.randomX,
            y: this.game.world.bounds.randomY
        };
        socket.emit("loadNewClient", location);

    },

    addNewClient: function(data) {
        var id = data.id;
        var location = data.location;
        spaceShip = this.game.add.sprite(location.x, location.y, 'spaceship');
        spaceShip.anchor.setTo(0.5);
        spaceShip.scale.setTo(0.5);

        // If new client is you only
        if (id == socket.id) {
            this.game.camera.follow(spaceShip);
            weapon.trackSprite(spaceShip, 0, 0, true);
        }
        this.game.physics.arcade.enable(spaceShip);
        clients[id] = {};
        clients[id]["spaceship"] = spaceShip;
    },

    createAsteroids: function(count) {
        for (var i = 0; i < count; i++) {
            var asteroid = asteroids.create(this.game.world.bounds.randomX, this.game.world.bounds.randomY, 'asteroid');
            asteroid.body.setCircle(24);
            asteroid.body.collideWorldBounds = true;
            asteroid.body.bounce.set(1);
            var negativeVelocity = Math.random() > 0.5 ? 1: -1;
            asteroid.body.velocity.set(negativeVelocity * 50 * Math.random(), negativeVelocity * 50 * Math.random());
        }
    },

    createStars: function(count) {
        for (var i = 0; i < count; i++) {
            this.game.add.sprite(this.game.world.bounds.randomX, this.game.world.bounds.randomY, "star");
        }

    },

    handleRightKey: function(client) {
        clients[client]["spaceship"].body.angularVelocity = 200;
    },

    handleLeftKey: function(client) {
        clients[client]["spaceship"].body.angularVelocity = -200;
    },

    handleUpKey: function(client) {
        var ship = clients[client]["spaceship"];
        this.game.physics.arcade.velocityFromAngle(ship.angle, 200, ship.body.velocity);
    },

    handleShootKey: function(client) {
        weapon.fire();
    },

    syncGameState: function() {

    }
};

module.exports = Game;


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Q: Picking on a user (downvote abuse) question On SuperUser I have given just two questions and two answer.
A few minutes ago someone downvoted all of them.
Now, while it is technically possible that someone found all of them worth of a downvote, it smells much more like something personal (not that I have the slightest idea on who or why).
Is that behaviour acceptable?

A: Nope. If you think theres a problem you can either flag one of your posts and ask a moderator to take a look into it, or you can wait. There is a script that looks for suspicious voting patterns and will correct the issue automatically.


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Found for Sale
This Hemi-Swapped Plymouth Prowler Finally Backs Up Its Looks With Power
"Don't confuse this with your father's Prowler. You'll know in a minute."
Steve DaSilva
Photo: Bring a Trailer
When the Plymouth Prowler first graced us with its presence, 25 years ago, it was not particularly well-loved. It had a loud-but-slow six-cylinder, a four-speed automatic, and nearly half of its parts were shared with sedans or minivans. The first of those issues was the big one — when Chip Foose originally penned the design study that would become the Prowler, it had a Hemi V8 mounted behind those two seats.
Now, one intrepid owner has righted that historic wrong. While the engine still sits between the front wheels, the newly cowled hood hides a 6.1-liter Hemi crate engine. Paired with a big cam and a high-flowing exhaust, it sounds as mean as the Prowler always looked. Take a listen:
Interestingly, that engine is still hooked up to the factory transaxle. It's been upgraded to handle the Hemi's additional horsepower and torque, but the buyer of this Prowler won't be rowing their own gears any time soon. At least they'll have AC while they cruise around.
That buyer could also be paying above the Prowler's original MSRP to own this 'roided-out hot rod. The car's Bring A Trailer auction has just over two hours left, but the current bid is already up to $32,251. As is tradition on the site, the price will likely spike in the last few minutes. Personally, I'm expecting a sale price that starts with a four.
For that money, though, it would certainly be one of the most unique driving experiences out there. The car is located in Newtown, PA, and driving it back home would likely be a blast — even if the Prowler isn't exactly known for its road-trip prowess.
Just make sure to do a few burnouts before, during, and after the drive. The Prowler is a '90s interpretation of a '30s hot rod — it would be sacrilege to keep those rear tires in good shape.
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Gov't to Develop Integrated Industrial Estates in North Java Corridor
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Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto delivers a statement in a press conference after the Limited Cabinet Meeting on Acceleration of Patimban National Project, Tuesday (22/9). Photo by: PR/Agung.
The Government will develop integrated industrial estates in the north corridor of Java, Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto has said.
"The center of industrial growth in Java is located in Banten Province, namely in Cilegon, Tangerang, and Serang," the Coordinating Minister said during a press conference after the Limited Cabinet Meeting on Acceleration of Patimban National Project, Tuesday (22/9).
Airlangga said that the industrial development in the western part of West Java Province is located in Bogor, Bekasi, Bekasi Regency, Karawang Regency, Purwakarta Regency, and Subang Regency, while the industrial development area in the eastern part of West Java Province is the new area of Rebana, Patimban Port, Cirebon, Indramayu, and Majalengka.
"We also develop Batang, Kendal, Semarang, and Demak regions in Central Java Province, as well as Tuban, Lamongan, Gresik, Surabaya, Sidoarjo, Mojokerto, and Bangkalan regions in East Java Province," Airlangga said.
Airlangga went on to say that the Government develops specific industries in Subang area (metal industry, food, dry port, transportation and food processing) Kertajati in Majalengka (aviation, cargo, logistics, textiles, food, and synthetic plastics), Indramayu area (upstream chemicals, fish processing, basic chemicals, upstream agribusiness, upstream petrochemicals, and synthetic resins) and Cirebon (fish processing, furniture, shipping, animal feed, and non-metal minerals).
Airlangga also said that the investment value for Patimban Port is Rp43.22 trillion, with 369 hectares of land needed. The progress of the Port, according to the Coordinating Minister, is 81.98% for pier and reclamation, 55.62% for breakwater and sea wall, 11.95% for bridge access, 98.27% for road access and 79% for back-up area.
He further said that the President seeks to carry out soft launching because the first stage of the construction will be completed in November, the second stage is targeted to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2021, and the overall access is expected to operate in 2023.
The Coordinating Minister also expressed hope that the exports of automotive can be carried out through the Patimban Port. He added that the first toll road to be completed is the line connecting Patimban Port to the Pantura access road.
"The next line will connect the Patimban Port to the Cipali Toll Road. The construction is estimated to take two years," he concluded. (FID/EN)
Translated by: Ridwan Ibadurrohman
Reviewed by: Yuyu Mulyani


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import static org.mockito.Mockito.verify;

import org.assertj.core.api.ByteAssert;
import org.assertj.core.api.ByteAssertBaseTest;

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class ByteAssert_isGreaterThan_byte_Test extends ByteAssertBaseTest {

  @Override
  protected ByteAssert invoke_api_method() {
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  protected void verify_internal_effects() {
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D.C. Divas Hope To Continue Improvement against Visiting Chicago Force
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by Neal Rozendaal, V.P. Communications, D.C. Divas
Washington, DC – Sometimes it's not just about the wins and losses.
Two weeks after the D.C. Divas put on a lackluster offensive performance in a 21-18 victory over the New York Sharks, the Divas went blow-for-blow with the Boston Renegades last Saturday before dropping a heartbreaking decision in overtime, 26-22. This Saturday, the Divas look forward to their second straight home game against the powerful Chicago Force (Lee High School in Springfield, VA; Kickoff at 6:00 PM).
Divas head coach Greg Gaskins was much more pleased with the Divas' play in the loss against Boston than he was with their previous victory in New York.
"Nobody ever wants to lose, that's for sure. It's always tough taking a loss," Coach Gaskins said. "But [Saturday] was one of those losses where it was hard to be mad after the game, because I thought we played very, very well. I was very happy with how hard we competed against Boston, especially coming off our last game in New York, where – to be honest – we played a terrible game offensively. To rebound and play the way we did against a team the caliber of Boston, it was very encouraging to have that performance. We got better, even in the loss."
"I only wish the players had been rewarded with a win, because they really played hard," he continued. "The main thing I can say is that we definitely made progress. And even though we played well, there were also a lot of opportunities we did not capitalize on, so we have the ability to get even better. If we can fix some of the little things we got wrong against Boston, we will all feel really good about this team moving forward."
The offense in particular was much improved for the Divas (2-1), not only in scoring points but also in gaining yards and moving the ball down the field. "We cleaned up a lot of our mental mistakes, and we just played harder," Gaskins observed. "But the biggest difference to me is that we seemed to be playing more as a team instead of as individuals. Against New York, a player would make a play here or a player would make a play there, but we never made a play all together as a unit. On Saturday against Boston, we were playing as a unit, so when we made plays it was everybody working together, not just one player doing something."
The one constant this season has been the Divas' defense, which held the potent Boston offense to just two touchdowns in sixty minutes of regulation. "Our defense has been absolutely outstanding this entire season," Gaskins said. "We knew coming into this year – with the players we had returning on defense – that we would be very stout defensively. But I don't think anybody thought we would be as strong as we are on defense. As we've been transitioning on offense, our defense has been carrying us. They continue to impress me as a unit, and I can't say enough about them. Coach Bennett and our defensive staff really has them clicking on all cylinders right now, and we're going to need them to continue to be a force to be reckoned with."
One week after hosting the Boston Renegades, one of the top teams in the Women's Football Alliance (WFA,) the Divas continue a brutal three-week stretch starting with a home game against the Chicago Force. The Force, who won the 2013 WFA national championship, are perennial contenders to win the WFA's Eastern Conference.
So far this season, the Force (3-0) have sandwiched two forfeit victories around an 84-0 stomping of the Detroit Dark Angels. Coach Gaskins was impressed by what he saw on Chicago's film from that contest.
"They're an outstanding team, obviously," he said. "They have a lot of veteran players, and they are very well-organized. They know exactly what they want to do, and they do it very, very well."
"What everyone knows about Chicago is that when you play them, you'd better be ready to play for 60 minutes," Coach Gaskins continued. "They are relentless. They run a lot of hurry-up on offense, and they don't let up for one second, whatever the score. If you make mistakes, Chicago will pick you apart and they won't hesitate to blow you out."
The Chicago Force are led by quarterback Sami Grisafe, who returns to the field after a two-year retirement. Grisafe has started one game in her career against the Divas; she completed 20 of 27 passes for 308 yards and three touchdowns in a 42-27 Chicago victory back in 2014.
"Watching her on film, [Grisafe] is to their offense what Ally [Hamlin] was to our offense for so many years," Gaskins noted. "She's their field general, and she's pretty much a coach on the field. She gets people lined up in the right spots, and she rarely makes a bad read or a bad decision with the football. When you're playing against Sami, you have to make sure you're in the right spot defensively at all times. She's good enough that she will still find a way to make plays sometimes even when you are in the right spot, so you can't make her job easier by making a mistake, or she will tear you apart."
Grisafe leads a host of skilled offensive playmakers for the Force. Kristy Moran, who many consider the greatest women's football player to come out of Australia, is suiting up at running back with the Force; in her first game against Detroit, Moran dazzled with 219 yards and five rushing touchdowns. Cassey Brick, the 2012 national championship game MVP with the San Diego Surge, is back in a Chicago uniform as well and is a dangerous threat every time she touches the football on offense or special teams.
At wide receiver, Grisafe has no shortage of weapons to target. Tamika Robinson had three receptions against Detroit, and all three of them went for touchdowns. But Chicago's most feared receiver is still Jeanette Gray, who had 252 receiving yards and four total touchdowns against the Divas in Chicago's victory in 2014.
As was the case with Boston, when a team has a high-scoring offense, the defense tends to get overlooked. The Chicago Force have had a stifling defense for years, and 2017 looks to be no different.
"I'm really impressed with their offense, of course, but watching their defense, they return a lot of really good, veteran players from last year," Gaskins said. "When you study their defense, their defensive line really jumps off the film. They are very, very disruptive, and they make a lot of plays. Their entire defense plays fast, aggressive, and physical football. In order to neutralize their defense, you need to find a way to slow down their defensive line. Teams wind up making mistakes because of the pressure Chicago's defensive line creates, and their linebackers and defensive backs are all smart players who are great at taking advantage of those mistakes. Their whole defense is very tough, and I think it's their defensive line that really sets the tone for their defense."
The Chicago Force will be taking the field for just the second time in 2017, thanks to two prior forfeits. The Divas, on the other hand, will be playing their fourth game of the season and their second game in as many weeks against an elite Eastern Conference foe. But if the Force have the potential to be the fresher team, Coach Greg Gaskins is looking at the positive side of the Divas' quick return to the field after last week's loss to Boston.
"Personally, I think it's a great thing to get right back out there, because it doesn't allow us any time to dwell on the loss to Boston," Coach Gaskins said. "We lost Saturday, but by Sunday, it was on to Chicago. You have to move on quickly, especially with a team the caliber of Chicago coming to town. If you're still thinking about Boston, you know that Chicago has no reservations about coming in here and blowing you out, so it's a good thing to be right back on the field the next week against an opponent of this caliber."
Coach Gaskins is hoping that the home environment will help his team respond positively to their first loss in over a year. "It's always good to play in front of the home fans. There's nothing like having your friends and family out there cheering you on and giving you that motivation," Gaskins observed. "We're treating every single game like it's the most important game of the season. But coming off of a loss, you always want to rebound quickly and bounce back. Chicago is a great team, but on the flip side, that means we have a chance to get a great win and get right back on track."
Tickets for the D.C. Divas' game this Saturday night against the Chicago Force are now on sale at http://dcdivas.com/tickets/chicago-2017/. Online ticket sales end at noon on Saturday, after which tickets will only be available for purchase with cash at the gate. Discounts are offered for seniors, students, and service members (military, police, and firefighters) with a valid ID, and parking is free of charge.
What: D.C. Divas vs. Chicago Force
When: Saturday, April 29 – Kickoff at 6:00 PM
Where: Robert E. Lee High School
Address: 6540 Franconia Road, Springfield, VA 22150
For tickets and more information: http://dcdivas.com/tickets/chicago-2017/
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Far too often we feel as though it's necessary to outdo others (or even our past holiday selves) when it comes to decorating the house, throwing holiday parties, and gift giving. If you're looking to tone it down and make things easier, there are ways you can eliminate some of the demands you put on yourself this holiday season.
Opt for a pre-lit artificial tree to make assembly and set up a breeze not only this season and for many to come. If you're dead set on having a real tree in your home for the Christmas holiday, there are local businesses you can call to reserve a tree and have it delivered right to your door. They will also pick it up for you at the end of the season to save you the stress of having to dispose of your tree!
If you're willing to change things up a bit and are not too set on traditional ways, consider other alternatives that will make your life a little easier. If you are a family that loves to cook a meal at home, but are usually overwhelmed by the amount of dishes and the aftermath of a large holiday family dinner, consider using paper plates or having a seafood feast with paper tablecloths that you can simply roll up and throw away for easy cleanup.
You might even consider sending a mass Christmas e-card this year instead of stuffing and filling out 50 separate cards and envelopes. It's amazing how trimming even small details from your holiday to-do list will help to reduce your stress and increase your ability to enjoy the season's festivities!
No matter whether you choose to enlist the assistance of others this season, simplify things for yourself, or if you ultimately decide to change nothing at all about your annual routine, one thing you can always do to reduce stress around the holidays is to set aside some time for yourself. Pampering your mind, body, and spirit – even if only for a couple of hours – can help you feel rejuvenated and ready to tackle the next holiday hurdles you have to clear.
One great way to accomplish this is through yoga. There are many wonderful yoga studios on the Outer Banks that specialize in classes and one-on-one sessions for people of all ages and skill sets. And if you don't want to go out into the cold, or you've got Christmas cookies in the oven that you don't want to burn, there are a number of yoga instructors who will even come to you in your own home.
You can also attempt to stay sane this holiday season by scheduling a spa day alone or with some friends at one of the many Outer Banks day spas where you can unwind after long hours of holiday shopping, decorating, cleaning, or party prepping.
Abby Stewart is a writer from Currituck whose favorite holiday tradition is reading over a family tablecloth that has been laid out and signed by family and friends at each holiday meal for the past 25 years.


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