Lesotho (pronounced "li-soo-too") is a small country of 2 million people completely landlocked within South Africa. The Drakensberg mountain range provides a natural eastern border. Because we were already so close to the border, we knew we had to visit, even if only a day trip.
So that's exactly what we did. Amphitheatre Backpackers, where we stayed, organizes trips into the small Basutu country. It was a two-hour drive over some bumpy unpaved roads, which sometimes curled and curved around steep peaks like a snake climbing stairs. Eventually, we made it to the top of the Monantsapas pass, to the South African border office.
Now, I'll admit that we were excited to go into Lesotho not only to experience their culture but also to get the entry and exit stamps in our passports. (Collecting stamps has become something of an addiction.) Imagine our surprise when we stopped at a few small white buildings with boarded windows and learned that they were unoccupied; the border crossing we were using was nonoperational.
Technically, we were illegal immigrants in Lesotho for the day.
Our time in Lesotho consisted of visiting a primary school that Ampitheatre Backpackers supports through volunteer efforts and donations, hiking to see an ancient San cave drawing, visiting a cave where the nomadic tribespeople previously stored harvested crops and today store animals during cold weather, meeting a sangoma, trying a typical Basutu meal (pap and greens) and finally stopping by a local residence for home-brewed beer.
The entire day was extremely interesting. We saw and learned many things that were totally new to us. However, the two highlights were meeting the sangoma and that last stop for traditional beer.
In case you've never heard of a sangoma (we hadn't), it's a practitioner of traditional African medicine. The sangoma we met has been treating people through communication with ancestors since 1992. Not only did we get to meet her, we sat in her home for close to an hour asking questions, all of which she patiently answered with the help of our guide and translator, Siya. She discussed the process of becoming a sangoma and how she treats people by inhaling herbal smoke and going into a trance in order to speak with the ancestors, who advise her which remedies to provide. Sangomas are a fundamental part of the Basutu culture and lifestyle, but it was all foreign to us.
Because Basutu people travel far distances on horseback grazing animals or bringing goods back home, some homes fly flags to let people know that they have goods for sale. There's a color system for easy identification: A white flag means maize beer, yellow means pineapple beer, red means meat and green means produce.
While South Africa has felt like the U.S. at times, Lesotho felt a world away. We're very lucky we were able to experience it!


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Q: Java constructor How do I define a single constructor public packet(String[] biscuit) which makes my field from private String[] biscuitList to private String[] biscuit?

A: Just assign it to the field.
public class Packet {
    private String[] biscuitList;
    public Packet(String[] biscuit) {
        this.biscuitList = biscuit;
    }
}

The this refers to the current Packet instance (which you just created using new Packet). The this.biscuitList refers to the biscuitList field of the current Packet instance. The = biscuit assigns the given biscuit to the left hand (which in this case is the biscuitList field.
That said, a String[] variable shouldn't really be called with a name ending in List. This may cause ambiguity with a List<String>. You can just call it biscuit, or maybe better, biscuits.
public class Packet {
    private String[] biscuits;
    public Packet(String[] biscuits) {
        this.biscuits= biscuits;
    }
}

Also, classnames and constructor names ought to start with uppercase. I.e. Packet and not packet.
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A: this.biscuitList = biscuit;


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For schools, the Signatory Contact is a senior officer of the responsible Local Authority or Regional Broadband Consortium.
The Signatory Contact has the authority to appoint new Management Contacts for the organisation. The SC is also authorised to request changes to any federation entity (identity provider or service provider) belonging to the organisation, although normally this will be done by a Management Contact or the Administrative Contact for the entity (to add or remove contacts, register or modify an entity, an email to the federation helpdesk is sufficient).
The procedure which an organisation is required to follow in order to join the federation is described in the federation's membership application page.
There is no requirement to replace a Signatory Contact when they leave post. The function of binding the Organisation to the UK federation Rules is only required on application.


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A: How to abbreviate "Zuni Pueblo New Mexico"?
"Zuni Pueblo New Mexico" can be abbreviated as ZPNM.
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And the flip side: making one that isn't creepy.
Tech giants like Google, Facebook, and Microsoft are betting on chatbots and virtual assistants as the mechanism through which AI will enter our lives. And while Google Allo or Facebook's M might work within a one-on-one chat situation, what happens when chatbots make the leap to group chat, a much more complex social interaction?
They need to be polite–or at least not creepy. That was the consensus at the 2016 Fast Company Innovation Festival, where Lili Cheng, General Manager at Microsoft Research, Jason Cornwell, the Communications UX Designer at Google, Jeremy Goldberg, a Product Designer at Facebook who worked on its chatbot M, and Noah Weiss, head of the Search, Learning, and Intelligence Group at Slack, joined Fast Company's Cliff Kuang to discuss AI's next challenges.
Imagine this. You're chatting with a group of people you've met recently, and you're making plans to see each other again. If a member of the group mentioned the college that you went to without having asked you about it first, it might make you feel awkward. It might even feel creepy–like they've engaged in some social media stalking.
Now imagine if the being who inappropriately brought up a piece of information you hadn't explicitly shared happened to be a chatbot. Bots are built of data, and so they have a whole host of knowledge of what you do and who you interact with online. Obviously, you might not want that information shared with people you're not close to, or shared at all.
As chatbots move into group chat settings, they'll need to be designed to understand some of these contextual clues that form the basis for how people interact.
That's a significant challenge for designers, according to Google's Jason Cornwell, who worked on designing the interactions for Google Allo and the Google Assistant. At the 2016 Fast Company Innovation Festival, he spoke about how designing a chatbot that knows what information is appropriate to reveal–and which is not–will be important as chatbots become more integrated into social situations online.
Artificial intelligence isn't just about smarts–it's about social intelligence, too.
Bots are already facing this kind of problem. According to Microsoft's Lili Cheng, the company's chatbot Xiaoice–the Chinese cousin to the infamous American chatbot Tay–has gotten into trouble in some group chat situations because it revealed information about what one of the individuals was doing while in a group setting. (Sidenote: Xiaoice is generally beloved by the Chinese public, and even has her own weather channel show.) At the Innovation Festival, Cheng pointed to one situation, where Xiaoice announced in a group chat how many sheep one individual had counted (one of the bot's most popular apps enables people to count sheep to help them fall asleep). While not particularly scandalous, it's an awkward piece of information to share in a group setting–and suggests the challenges designers will have to tackle if chatbots do become integral parts of our social interactions online.
For Cornwell, voice activated AI assistants like Google Assistant will have similar social situations to navigate. While voice might be a great way to communicate with the bot when you're alone or in a quiet place, it gets tricky when there are multiple people there. "If I'm talking to a friend, do you want Assistant to pop up and say, 'ding ding ding, I can give you more information about this'?" he says.


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Q: How could I give KVM more hard disk space I want to use kvm as virtualisation software, but it is difficult. Is says that I dont have space on the node, that is not true.
How could I solve this big problem? http://prntscr.com/2rlcq1

A: You have most likely run out, or nearly so, of space in the filesystem where your KVM images are kept. This can vary by distribution, but in my experience is often somewhere in /var. Simply add more space to that filesystem and you should be okay.


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28 Wild Horses Swept to Their Deaths Off North Carolina's Outer Banks By Hurricane Dorian's Storm Surge
By Ron Brackett
The herd lives on Cedar Island, North Carolina.
It is not as well known as other Outer Banks wild horse herds.
North Carolina's wild horses have survived hurricanes for centuries.
Storm surge created by Hurricane Dorian is being blamed for the deaths of 28 wild horses on North Carolina's Cedar Island.
Only 21 members of the herd remain, herd manager Woody Hancock told the Charlotte Observer.
Cedar Island sits between the mainland and the Outer Banks and extends into Pamlico Sound. The wild horses there are not as well known as herds in Corolla and on Shackleford Banks.
(MORE: Damage to Miami's Biscayne Bay Approaching Point of No Return)
Hancock told the Charlotte Observer the Cedar Island herd roams freely on 1,000 acres of privately owned land. He, his wife, Nena Hancock, and a few other residents tended the herd.
"This has really affected everybody on the island," he said. "All the horses were named after local people on the island and so every family felt a connection to the herd."
Hurricane Dorian pushed walls of water over the North Carolina coast when the Category 1 storm made landfall on Sept. 6 at Hatteras, less than 40 miles from Cedar Island. When the winds shifted, the surge was pulled back out of the bays and rivers.
Hancock described the surge on Cedar Island as a "mini tsunami."
"The horses normally see the water start to rise in a storm and migrate to higher ground, but they just didn't have time," he said. "The shift in the wind happened too fast and they were taken off guard and washed off the island. They didn't have a chance."
Hancock said most of the horses that were killed were younger ones.
The Outer Banks' wild horses have survived hurricanes for centuries.
As Dorian approached North Carolina, the Corolla Wild Horse Fund said in a Facebook post, "The wild horses are better equipped to handle a hurricane than most of us humans living on the Outer Banks. They go to high ground, under the sturdy live oak trees to ride the storm out. Remember, they've been doing this for 500 years!"
The wild herds are descendants of horses brought over by Spanish conquistadors 500 years ago.
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Cover a small baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place pork on pan. Drizzle oil over pork; sprinkle with sage, thyme, garlic, salt to taste, and pepper. Rub to coat evenly with seasonings. Roast until instant-read thermometer inserted in center registers 155°F and the juices run clear, about 30 to 35 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.


Another month, another Canadian home sales record broken as transactions in April hit their highest level ever for the month.
Home sales recorded through multiple listing service (MLS) systems from coast to coast surged 10.3 per cent compared to April 2015, according to monthly numbers released today by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA).
"National home sales set new monthly records over the past two months, even as activity in Greater Vancouver and the GTA appears to have topped out," says Cliff Iverson, the association's president.
"With almost three-quarters of all local markets posting sales gains in April, there are plenty of other places where sales are climbing as we head into the busiest time of the year for homebuyers," adds Iverson.
As home sales remained on a tear, prices also continued their upward trajectory. The aggregate benchmark price of a Canadian home was $539,400 in April, having surged 10.3 per cent in the past 12 months.
"A 'Benchmark home' is one whose attributes are typical of homes traded in the area where it is located," explains CREA's website.
Of the 11 markets the realtor association releases benchmark pricing for, only Calgary and Saskatoon posted year-over-year declines last month.
Calgary's price slumped 3.5 per cent to $437,600, while Saskatoon's took a 2.4 per cent hit, falling to $304,300.
For the country-leading Fraser Valley market, the benchmark price surged 25.6 per cent year-over-year to $560,700 in April, according to CREA.
Greater Vancouver was close behind as prices climbed 25.3 per cent to $844,800 over this period. Greater Toronto rounded out the top three as the benchmark reached $614,700, up 12.6 per cent from a year ago.
But for some homeowners, it's not as simple as buy low, sell high.
While rapid price appreciation might encourage some to put their homes on the market in Toronto and Vancouver for a hefty profit, Gregory Klump, CREA's chief economist, highlights a factor discouraging would-be sellers.
"The issue for many is that the decision to move means they would be looking to buy while competition for scarce listings is fierce," he says in a statement.
"As a result, many homeowners are deciding to stay put and continue accumulating capital gains. That's keeping listings off the markets at a time when they are already in short supply," he adds.
The number of homes listed in April dropped 0.2 per cent from the month before.
Last month, the sales-to-new-listings ratio, which is sales divided by new listings, hit 64.5 per cent. The ratio hasn't been this high since October 2009, says CREA.
If the ratio is between 40 and 60 per cent, CREA considers it a sign of a balanced housing market.
"Supply shortages and tight housing market conditions have become self-reinforcing in the GTA," says Klump. "The Greater Vancouver Area appears to be heading in that direction, too.
In a response to CREA figures, Robert Kavcic, BMO's senior economist, forecast what this means for the Canadian housing market moving forward.
"With supply in the two hot markets extremely tight, and policymakers barely testing the water, prices are likely to push even higher through the rest of this year," he writes.


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A fifth credentialing year prior to qualification for American Board of Pathology eligibility is offered as a Surgical Pathology Fellowship. Fifth-year residents have the primary responsibility of case signout (during the Junior Attending rotations) and supervising junior residents.
The fellowship appointment is for one year. Stipend and Benefits are based on the schedule for residents at an equivalent level.
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package cn.ycoder.android.library.tool;

import android.content.Context;
import android.content.pm.ApplicationInfo;
import android.content.pm.PackageManager;
import android.content.res.Resources;
import android.util.DisplayMetrics;
import android.util.Log;

/**
 * Created by Yu on 2016/8/5.
 */
public class ScreenInfo {
    private static final String KEY_DESIGN_WIDTH = "DESIGN_WIDTH";

    /**
     * 屏幕的真实宽度.
     */
    public int screenWidth;

    /**
     * 屏幕的真实高度.
     */
    public int screenHeight;
    /**
     * 设计宽度
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    public int designWidth;
    /**
     * 状态栏高度.
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    public int statusBarHeight;

    /**
     * The density.
     */
    public float density;

    /**
     * The scale density.
     */
    public float scaleDensity;

    /**
     * The xdpi.
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    public float xdpi;

    /**
     * The ydpi.
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    public float ydpi;

    /**
     * The density dpi.
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    public int densityDpi;

    /**
     * The screen min.
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    public int screenMin; // 宽高中,最小的值
    /**
     * The current orientation.
     */
    private int currentOrientation;

    private static ScreenInfo screenInfo;

    public static ScreenInfo getInstance(Context context) {
        context = context.getApplicationContext();
        if (screenInfo == null)
            synchronized (ScreenInfo.class) {
                if (screenInfo == null) {
                    screenInfo = new ScreenInfo(context);
                }
            }
        else if (context != null && screenInfo.currentOrientation != context.getResources()
                .getConfiguration().orientation) {
            screenInfo = null;
            return getInstance();
        }
        return screenInfo;
    }

    public static ScreenInfo getInstance() {
        if (screenInfo == null) {
            Context context = Utils.getContext();
            return getInstance(context);
        }
        return screenInfo;
    }

    private ScreenInfo() {

    }

    private ScreenInfo(Context context) {
        if (null == context) {
            return;
        }
        if (statusBarHeight == 0) {
            try {
                statusBarHeight = context.getResources().getDimensionPixelSize(
                        Resources.getSystem().getIdentifier("status_bar_height", "dimen", "android"));
            } catch (Exception e) {
                // Ignore
            }
        }
        DisplayMetrics dm = context.getResources().getDisplayMetrics();
        screenWidth = dm.widthPixels;
        screenHeight = dm.heightPixels - statusBarHeight;
        // 每英寸多少个像素点
        density = dm.density;
        scaleDensity = dm.scaledDensity;
        xdpi = dm.xdpi;
        ydpi = dm.ydpi;
        densityDpi = dm.densityDpi;
        screenMin = (screenWidth > screenHeight) ? screenHeight : screenWidth;
        currentOrientation = context.getResources().getConfiguration().orientation;
        Log.i("ScreenInfo", "densityDpi:" + densityDpi + "," + screenWidth + "x" + screenHeight);
        PackageManager packageManager = context.getPackageManager();
        ApplicationInfo applicationInfo;
        try {
            applicationInfo = packageManager.getApplicationInfo(context
                    .getPackageName(), PackageManager.GET_META_DATA);
            if (applicationInfo != null && applicationInfo.metaData != null && !applicationInfo.metaData.isEmpty()) {
                designWidth = applicationInfo.metaData.getInt(KEY_DESIGN_WIDTH, 750);
            }
        } catch (PackageManager.NameNotFoundException e) {
            throw new RuntimeException(
                    "you must set " + KEY_DESIGN_WIDTH + "  in your manifest file.", e);
        }
        Log.i("ScreenInfo", " designWidth =" + designWidth);
    }

    /**
     * dip转px.
     *
     * @param dipValue the dip value
     * @return the int
     */
    public static int dip2px(float dipValue) {
        final float scale = ScreenInfo.getInstance().density;
        return (int) (dipValue * scale + 0.5f);
    }

    /**
     * px转dip.
     *
     * @param pxValue the px value
     * @return the int
     */
    public static int px2dip(float pxValue) {
        final float scale = ScreenInfo.getInstance().density;
        return (int) (pxValue / scale + 0.5f);
    }

    /**
     * 获取换算比例宽度
     *
     * @param val 设计图宽度
     * @return
     */
    public static int getPercentWidthSize(int val) {
        ScreenInfo si = ScreenInfo.getInstance();
        return Math.round(val * (si.screenWidth * 1f / si.designWidth));
    }

    /**
     * 获取换算比例高度
     *
     * @param val 设计图高度
     * @return
     */
    public static int getPercentHeightSize(int val) {
        ScreenInfo si = ScreenInfo.getInstance();
        return Math.round(val * (si.screenWidth * 1f / si.designWidth));
    }

}

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One of the stamp sets that caught my eye in the new catalog is called Graceful Garden. It was the large flower that really caught my eye.
This stamp set has the great feature of having the texture and shading built right into the stamp. This feature then creates the illusion that I am a better creator and artist than what I really am – love that! For this card, I inked up the top part of the stamp in Berry Burst ink and the leaf part of the stamp in Old Olive ink. Then I used the Powder Pink and Old Olive Stampin' Write markers to simply color in the flower and leaves. Easy Peasy!
I wish that you could feel this card because of the ribbon. When I made my bow from the 5/8″ Berry Burst Crinkled Seam binding, I had long tails that I needed to trim. . . but I saw the beautiful texture and the gorgeous soft feel. Then I made a decision that I needed to put the bow up higher on the card and leave the beautiful long tails.
Do you see what I mean with the flower shading? This is on page 57 in the Stampin' Up! catalog. It is shown with that gorgeous Petal Garden Designer Series Paper pack that I featured here.
As always, I would love it if you let me know what you think and most of all, I appreciate your orders and your business!


Hydrocontrol Simplified available The hydrocontrol-S is suitable for small ELC/IGCS, where price is more important than fancy options.Also available as PCB for self-builders.
For hydro power generators in off-grid / island operation.
An ELC keeps your mains frequency stable.
With an unstable frequency, electrical equipment can malfunction, get damaged and reduce its lifetime.
A protection relay disconnects the power in an emergency situation in order to prevent damage to user equipment and the hydro system.
Flexible handling of different dump load sizes and load priorities.
Can be remote controlled via mobile phone network and SMS text messages.
The HydroControl can also send status information via SMS text messages.
The configuration can be stored on a SD memory card. In case of replacement, simply load the last configuration. Or transfer settings to another site.
If the system shuts down, the controller stores the fault/shutdown reason in memory for easy fault tracing.
Easily customizable for individual needs.
Overheating: freely configurable temperature sensors, e.g. to monitor roller bearings or generator temperature.
Every dumpload is protected with a fuse.
Use any dumpload size (as long as they are resistive loads).You can mix different sizes.
Star wiring (Y wiring) or Delta wiring (Δ wiring) possible.
does not create RF interference/noise and does not distort the sine waveform, but is a bit slower in regulation -> maximum deviation from setpoint, if big user loads are switched, is a bit bigger.
fast regulation, but can introdue RF-Interference and waveform distortion, especially if there are few dumploads connected.
Up to 5 mechanical SPDT relays on the PCB. They are low power auxiliary control relays. You will need to install power relay(s) for motors etc. The auxiliary relays will then control the power relay for the motors or other gear.
switch pumps, heaters etc. if a defined amount of power is available.
switch a warning lamp, horn etc.
No flywheel necessary: if there are oscillations, adjust the P-I regulation speed with the help of live graphs on the screen.
Every dumpload channel is monitored. A faulty triac, dumpload or circuit breaker will be indicated.
The heatsinks must be free ventilated, maximum ambient temperature 45° Celsius.
If the heatsinks/triacs get to hot, the HydroControl will try to shut the water off to prevent damage (if electrical water valves are installed). The ballast loads will never get shut off, in order to prevent overspeed damage to the overall system.
The power outputs are calle channels. The configuration of these channels can be adapted to your needs.
If you have low priority user loads in a different location than the main ELC, use only the microcontroller unit to automatically switch these loads on an off, depending on available power. Or use SMS.
Use it in parallel to the main ELC, but set the frequency a bit higher. If the main ELC fails, the backup ELC will kick in.


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Steaming food is a method of preparation that's been treasured in China for many centuries. It not only enhances the flavor by activating juices in vegetables and fruits, but it also keeps the nutrients central. Since minerals and vitamins aren't allowed to evaporate or be sifted off as when normally cooked, you're enjoying the entirety of each ingredient you include. Finally, the steaming method cooks food more thoroughly, especially meats, so you can perfect that balance between rare and well-done without gaps in between.
However, while all these benefits are enticing, how can you perfect the steaming process? Some vegetables come prepackaged in bags that preform this automatically, but how to adapt it to your normal cooking routine? It's often complicated and can even be dangerous for beginners, should they miss a step in the procedure.
Never fear. That's where food steamer machines come into play – carefully designed to offer automation and customization in one. These cookers allow you to stack in the ingredients of your choosing, configure the settings based on their specific instruction manual, and sit back as it evenly cooks away.
If you're a first-time buyer, you may have some concerns. Which steamer is right for you? Which features or specs should you look out for, and how can you be sure if it'll live up to your kitchen's needs?
That's why we've compiled a thorough list of the best food steamers for 2018. Here our buying guide and reviews will cover your most pressing questions, while giving you a comprehensive look at the top tier selection. One of these are sure to meet your expectations.
This steamer is an excellent choice if you want to prepare a large quantity of food at one time. It's easy to use and has a beautiful design, made of plastic material and weighing about 3.7 pounds. When you purchase this steamer online at Amazon, you will also get a free recipe book. So, if you do not know how to use it or what to prepare, this recipe book will help you infinitely.
It is one of the easiest to use steamers on the market with a simple-to-refill mechanism. As it provides a clear view of what's going on when you steam the food, you can always stop or start the process as necessary. The digital controls are also quite handy. Now you do not have to worry about setting the steamer's power – just put in the food and turn it on. It will preserve the taste and flavor, making it a smart choice for your kitchen.
If you want to choose a food steamer for multi-tasking, then this is the best choice, as you can steam an entire meal at one time thanks to the three-tier stackable clear compartments. Whenever you buy a food steamer, make sure that it steams not only a single type of food. It will be a waste of time and money. Make sure that you get a steamer which is versatile and has the ability to prepare or steam various food items. This product offers exactly that, and comes with a heat resistant mechanism. Now you can steam rice, grains, fish, vegetables, poultry, etc.
You may be worried that this steamer being made of plastic may affect the quality of food. However, the material is heat resistant and of food-grade quality. Never purchase the food steamer which is not good for food. The build is also durable and impact resistant, which is solid construction.
One of the features that you will like is the auto shut-off feature. You just need to adjust the settings and it will turn off when the food is done. Along with the flavor lock system (which is a necessity), your food will never run out of taste. This food steamer has the latest Circu-Steam technology, which ensures the even distribution of steam while cooking. It is what makes this steamer work fast, so if you're look for ease and cost-effectiveness, buy this one.
The price of Gourmia SteamTower Electronic Digital 3 Tier Vegetable and Food Steamer on Amazon is $39.99. It is an extremely affordable steamer and comes with a one-year warranty.
If you want to cook flavored and delicious food, then buy the Hamilton Beach Digital Food Steamer. It has a beautiful design with a two-tier build to ensure you can steam large quantities of food at one time. It is also an affordable and a reliable choice.
This steamer is an excellent choice as it saves the nutritious value of each ingredient you place within it. Now you can steam seafood, vegetables, prepare rice, and do a lot more. The lower-tier is used to steam the vegetables and leafy food items quickly, while the top tier has more space – perfect for fish or other meat. Now you can have lobsters, shrimps, muscles, and oysters ready to go along with even hot dogs.
This steamer leverages better technology too, with easy to use digital controls that make the food steaming process fast and simple. It also has a delay start timer, a feature which allows you to fill the steamer first and then have the food ready at a later time, such as just before you get home from work. (It is not recommended to use this feature on meat food items). You can even cook the eggs with this steamer, and it's excellent for rice, even coming with a rice bowl. Now you do not have to purchase the extra cooking device, and the capacity is 5.5 quarts.
What we liked most about this steamer is the alert system. There are many steamers in the market which do not indicate or set off an alarm when the water level is too low. This one, however, has a built-in low-water alarm along with a light, so you never risk burning out your machine. Another quality is it's easy to wash and clean.
If you want quality food steamer at an affordable price, buy the Hamilton Beach Digital Food Steamer. The price is $39.99.
The basket steamer is one of the most versatile machines you will find on the market. It is a two-tier steamer which has a seven-quart capacity as well as an excellent rating on Amazon. If you want your family to stay healthy and provide them with nutritious food, then purchase this steamer.
The BELLA Dual Basket Healthy Food Steamer has a two-tier design which is more than enough to prepare or steam seven quarts of food. Other models which have two-tiers only possess a capacity of five or six quarts, but if you purchase this steamer, you will have a wider range of options. It is also a good choice to cook or steam rice and grains, with a special steaming tray to prepare those or chicken rice, making it highly versatile.
Another excellent quality of this steamer is that it comes with a food chart, the one like you might have seen on ovens and cooking ranges. These make food preparation easy. For example, it says that to steam eggs, you only need 13 to 15 minutes, and to steam fish, you need 10 to 12 minutes. It also has a water reservoir window – an excellent feature which we like the most. It makes the steaming process easy, with an indicator ensuring you always have enough water to do the job at hand.
With the automatic shut-off feature, you can prepare the food without worry of overcooking it. Made from classic and durable plastic, this steamer comes with two steaming containers, both of which are dishwashers safe and BPA-free.
Another quality feature is the dry protection. This allows the food to be kept in a natural condition and retain as many nutrients as possible, protecting it from turning mushy. With this feature, the food retains its color and preserves the natural juices, all wrapped up in a machine priced at $35.32 on Amazon.
If you want a food steamer with more capacity, then choose the Aroma Housewares Digital Food Steamer. It is excellent if you want to steam the food quickly in large amounts, and it's an electric one of its kind, versatile with various functions and features.
It is one of the best units when it comes to steaming food and cooking rice, as it's a two-in-one device. Now you can steam your favorite vegetables and poultry along with vegetables. The design of this steamer is quite ergonomic, ensuring it's easy to handle and use. As the body is made of steel, you do not have to worry about the durability or any other issues which may arise with plastic shells.
What makes this a better steamer than many others in the market is the fact that it has better technology. The programmable digital controls allow you to customize it for your needs and most common dishes, streamlining its abilities.
You may need to keep the food warm for a long time, and thanks to the delay timer (which works up to 15 hours), that's possible with this unit. It has an automatic keep-warm function, and the timer allows it to activate perhaps just before you're home from work, that way a beautiful meal is awaiting you. Among its abilities, it can handle rice, grains, beans, chicken, meat, and much more. Now you do not have to buy a separate steamer for eggs, meat, or vegetables; it's an excellent multi-function steamer.
You can get this food steamer on Amazon in $29.99 – extremely affordable! It also comes with a limited one-year warranty.
What you will like the most about this steamer is its design – it's stacked! It has two tiers which allow you to steam two separate types of food at once. It is also one of the most affordable food steamers on Amazon.
This steamer has two separate bowls, allowing you to cook separate food items to make a complete lunch or dinner. It's best for fish or rice, since its cooking method retains all the nutrition in the food. The see-through design makes it easy to work with and monitor its progress. No need to worry about cleaning it; this unit is dishwasher safe.
Another excellent thing that we found was that you can store food in the bowls, even if you're not cooking them right away. It does not take a lot of space, so no need to worry about placing it on the kitchen counter.
Although there are no digital controls, the automatic shut-off feature is good. It will stop or shut down when there is no more water to steam, preventing fires or damage to your machine. Overall, it is a good choice. It will prepare five quarts of food at one time, and comes in at an amazing price – the cheapest that we have reviewed yet! You just need to pay $17 for this.
This machine is fantastic if you need to steam large quantities of food. It will prepare 7.5 quarts at once inside of its three tiers. The steamer is efficient in what it does, is very tall, and looks aesthetically pleasing. Although you may not find any digital controls, you will still get the healthiest food.
If you are trying to buy a food steamer which completes food instantly, then it is time you bought the Ovente 3-Tier Electric Food Steamer. It is equipped with a powerful motor which almost instantly has your food ready.
It has three tiers of stackable containers which are also removable and are of equal capacity. You can prepare or steam 7.5 quarts of food, ensuring you can prepare a meal for the whole family quickly.
This steamer also comes with a lot of other features such as the timers, water level indicators, auto shut-off functions, etc. The indicator enables you to keep an eye on when to add more water to prevent a burn-out, and whenever it drops, just provide equal quantities in each container to steam the food. Purchase this steamer if you want top quality results for items such as seafood, meat, vegetables, eggs, etc.
What makes this steamer better than many others is its light weight, despite being made of industrial-grade plastic which is heat and impact resistant. It is also a special steamer which prepares rice better than any other model on the market. It's dishwasher safe, suitable for daily use, and cost effective. So, if you plan on using a steamer every day, then purchase this one for only $22 on Amazon, available only in the color white.
Are you looking for a stylish yet very easy to use food steamer? If yes, then the T-Fal Electric Food Steamer is the best choice. It is by far the top rated machine of its kind on the market, electric with two tiers. It has better technology and more functions than others, so if you want more versatility, this is the best choice.
The design of this steamer is compact and easy to handle. You can place it on a counter top thanks to its flat bottom, and the steam distribution technology is reliable. Now you do not have to worry about the steam being unevenly spread across your food during the cooking process, ensuring the final result is delicious and precise.
Among many steamers, this one is the speediest in processing and steaming food. It is also one of the easiest steamers on the market, thanks to the food chart which offers a quick-guide on times, portions, and types of food the machine can take on. Match that to its water level indicator, which ensures there is always enough steam present while avoiding burn-outs should the machine run out, and finally its one-hour timer, you can be sure food is cooked thoroughly and kept warm for a long time.
Although the capacity is only four quarts, the quality is better for it. It's easy to store thanks to its compact build, and the containers are also dishwasher safe and BPA-free. The top container has a lid which is easy to handle, and the plastic material is heat resistant for added safety. This one also has a flavor lock mechanism, meaning you will get all the richness each ingredient offers as well as the nutritional value of the food that you steam. Make sure that you buy this if you want to make your family a healthy meal or snack.
It is an excellent choice, but you will have to pay $149 for this product on Amazon. It comes with a limited one-year warranty only. The price is on the higher side, but is fairly reasonable for the quality it offers.
How Should You Choose a Food Steamer?
Buying a top rated food steamer is a must. There are many things which you should consider beforehand, however. These considerations or factors will help you narrow down your search.
This depends on the free areas you have in your kitchen. If you have less space, the basket steamer is a great choice. If you have more space, then you can go with the microwave steamers. The electric steamers are also a good choice if you have less or compacted storage space.
There are various materials which are used to make the steamers, such as plastic, stainless steel, and also bamboo. Always consider the best material based on how you will use it. Do you need a durable build that can handle a life with children around? Can you tolerate a cheaper build for a cheaper price? Is it really important to enhance the taste? These questions will help you decide.
There are four types of steamers, with the best ones being the electric and the basket steamers. These have better technology and require less time to steam food. These steamers are also available in large sizes and with more capacity.
The capacity matters the most. It decides how much food you can steam at one time. In this category, basket steamers win out, as they have more tiers than the stainless steel microwave steamers. You should always buy three-tier steamers if you need more food at one time.
There are many steamers which can only handle vegetables, requiring you to search for a new device to handle other foods. On the other hands, some are best suited for meat. Others do both. When making your choice, decide how many options you need from one device. If you need very little meat, then a vegetable-exclusive machine is perfect. If you prefer both, then don't waste money on two steamers – get a duel one.
If you tend to use the steamer more frequently, then you should always buy the stainless steel steamer. If you tend to use it on occasions, then you should buy the plastic basket steamer. It's all about how much daily use it can take – and then whether or not it'll need to.
The price of each steamer depends on its features. It will not be correct if we said that the basket steamers are the cheapest and the electric steamers are expensive. The price depends on size, material, and also the quality of the product. On average, you should be ready to pay $20 to $40. You will get an excellent quality steamer in this price range.
Warranty is a must. It is not a difficult thing to remember. Always buy the steamer which has the longest warranty. Most of these steamers have a one-year warranty, but if you use them with care and follow the instructions, these steamers will last longer than you would imagine.
Whenever you buy a food steamer, ensure that it has features such as a heat resistant build, impact resistant shell, an auto shut-off feature, a flavor lock system, uniform steam distribution, and also a water level indicator.
You will find four types of food steamers on the market, each using a different mechanism to steam the food.
The first is the steamer basket. As the name tells, it is in the shape of a basket, usually made of stainless steel. This type of steamer has a larger bowl in which the basket is immersed. That bowl or container has boiling water. The steam from the boiling water will heat the food when the lid is closed.
These are the most common steamers used today. These usually have one, two, or three tiers in which you place the food. Turn the device on and it will do the rest itself.
These food steamers use microwave technology, hence its being made of plastic. The food is steamed by microwaving it, as you might with a microwave-friendly bag of peas. This is the most simple and a quick option on the market.
This is a type steamer which makes the least use of steam. It also has tiers, but needs less water, making them an excellent choice if you want to steam more than one type of dish.
In addition to getting more out of your food and enjoying an enhanced taste, food steamers provide an added safeguard against bacteria. Food you buy at your local market may not be as clean or high quality as you expect, meaning each meal can infect you and your family with illness. However, just as boiling impure water will make it safe to drink, steaming your food will rid it of any outside germs, presenting you with only healthy results.
When it comes to deciding which steamer is right for you, it's important to consider your favorite meals, your budget, and your routine. Steaming food is a faster, less complicated, and more hassle-free method of cooking – perfect for those with busy schedules. It's a method that works best with fruits or vegetables, rather than raw ingredients such as ground beef, so it would best suit meals of that nature. Finally, if your budget is rather slim, then it's best to invest in a smaller machine that packs the most punch. Medium-power will have a shorter lifespan and serve as a less cost-effective investment.
I see that Hamilton Beach Streamer has only one major flaw is that the food bowls are made of plastic materials that are not BPA-free.


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Briton admits almost 100 sex offences against young boys
LONDON: A British man on Monday admitted almost 100 sexual offences against boys as young as four, with police suspecting he might have approached more than 5,000 children around the world to lure them into sending explicit photos of themselves.
Labourer David Wilson, 36, pretended to be multiple teenage girls on Facebook and other social media to contact victims in Britain, the United States and Australia, Britain's National Crime Agency said. He sent sexual images of young women that he had found online in exchange for the boys sending him videos and images of themselves. Once he had built up their trust, he blackmailed them into sending him more extreme footage of themselves – and in some cases of them abusing younger siblings or friends.


Speaking of cormorants,while enjoying the sun, and a sandwich,on Saturday, sitting on the bank just below the bottom footbridge at Studfold, a cormorant emerged from under water in the middle of the river. By the look of it on a downstream sweep. It is the first time I have seen one actually in the river.


We know that arthritis – and most other diseases – are caused by inflammation of bodily tissue. Hemp seed oil is packed full of natural anti-inflammatory gamma-linolenic acids.
Magnesium found in hempseed oil can also have a positive effect on arthritis and inflammation in general. Studies show that low magnesium intake is linked to chronic inflammation, which is one of the drivers of aging, obesity and chronic disease.
While there is no conclusive scientific evidence that hemp seed oil can be used to treat cancer, it can have positive health benefits that increase longevity, immunity, and vitality. All three of these factors can, in turn, have a positive impact on cancer survival.
With that being said, studies have shown that including hemp seed oil in your diet can be an effective preventative measure against cancers.
The fatty-acid profile found in hemp oil naturally balances inflammation levels, leading to a stronger immune systems.
That same 3:1 ratio of omega fatty acids I mentioned earlier can also protect you against heart disease.
Since hemp oil is rich in the mineral zinc, it may be able to support healthy cognition.
In children insufficient levels of zinc have been associated with lowered learning ability, apathy, lethargy, and mental retardation. Hyperactive children may be deficient in zinc and vitamin B-6 and have an excess of lead and copper.
Alcoholism, schizophrenia, Wilson's disease, and Pick's disease are brain disorders dynamically related to zinc levels.
So if you are looking for a solid brain food, hemp oil should be on the menu.
When you swap out high fat oils for hemp oil, you cut out many 'empty' calories and bad fats that lead to unhealthy weight gain. Of course, hemp seed oil benefits should be combined with a healthy diet and exercise!
Hemp oil is especially beneficial if you are on a weight loss journey because it has been shown to regulate blood sugar levels in your body. That means more fat can more easily be burned off throughout the day.
And since hempseed oil is packed with magnesium, you may get a boost in your performance when you work out. That's because studies have shown that supplementing with it can boost exercise performance for athletes, the elderly and people with chronic disease.
If you have read this far, you already know that hemp oil is packed with Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. What you may not realize is that these oils play a key role in immune responses of the body!
Fatty acids affect the production of cytokines – substances secreted by certain cells in your immune system that have a positive effect on other cells in your body.
That means stronger immunity and faster healing from injuries (thanks to the zinc found in hemp oil).
So if you suffer from autoimmune diseases or you simply want to play a little immune-system offense, hemp oil may offer some benefits that could keep you healthy.
There are two specific ways that hemp oil benefits women's health: PMS management and healthy pregnancy support.
PMS is a hormonal imbalance that causes the body to produce higher levels of estrogen and reduced levels of progesterone.That can also lead to a range of symptoms – from abdominal bloating, acne, and anxiety, to backaches, breast swelling and tenderness, cramps, and depression.
Hemp oil may help with these symptoms by affecting both the causes and effects of PMS. Recent studies suggest that PMS is linked to a deficiency in essential fatty acids, specifically the inhibited conversion of GLA or gamma-linolenic acid from omega-6 fatty acids.
Since hemp oil contains GLA in abundance, it is possible that it might also ease bloating, cramping and other PMS related discomforts.
And when it comes to pregnancy, zinc has long been a supplement of choice for healthy fetal brain development and can be found in most neo-natal pills.
Zinc is important for fetal development because it supports both brain development and helps to structurally support the proteins that are the building blocks of new cells. This is particularly important during the rapid cell growth that happens in a developing fetus.
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Home Family Does Mama Really Knows Best?
As I was bathing my little Bishop, that is my son's nick name, David. David is only 16 months and super cute, am not just saying that because I'm his mom! You betcha he's a handsome little fella with the biggest smile.
My mind begins to wander while I stared into his smiling face, questions rushing thru my mind. One of the questions was Does Mama Really Knows Best?
It got me thinking about my mother, then about myself now a mother of 2 children. Do I really know what is best for them?
After all, they didn't come with any manuals, you can buy books on raising children but all children are not alike. They are totally and completely different and you can not raise them the same way.
My desire to be a mom does not necessary mean that I will be a good one or am up to task of dealing with what it takes to do the job correctly.
I have my hourly, daily, weekly, monthly struggles in order to perform my role to the best of my abilities. Sometimes the children gives me this look (when I am stressed out) like 'what is she doing'? At least i thought that was what they were thinking, maybe its 'get a grip woman'.
I speak in tongues daily against my desire to do so, the staggering task ahead of me daily makes me break out in tongues. Once am done writing this piece I will break out in more tongues, as I still have the dishes, laundry, folding, packing etc to do! That is why it is good to have God on my side, trying to raise children without God is absolute madness.
Yet, no one else looked forward to being a mom as much as I did. Still I have my regular doubts, but you can't stay in doubt for long the next round of doo doo will soon snap you right out of your thinking.
What an immeasurable task it is to raise a life. The responsibility of nurturing, guiding, being a good example, teaching, making sure that they get with all their educational, mental and social development. Countless and countless of roles you have to play and wearing different caps; be the mom, be the friend, be the role model, be this and that!
Sometimes I worry just thinking about it, then again you can't worry for long around our house, same for most houses where they have children.
My mind wonders to this question in particular. As parents, can we always be sure that the decisions we make for them are right?
My focus is mainly on "Mamas" because most of the time (not all the time) when families disengage, Mamas' are the ones left behind to pick up the pieces.
Most times we do a very good job, other times we are barely children needing our mama too. Children raising children, a recipe for disaster.
Often the circumstances surrounding the birth of a child is not all celebrated, mothers makes decisions to leave abusive relationships so they can raise their child in a safe and loving atmosphere, divorce happens too, painful decisions to give up a child for adoption is no joke for any mother. All of this factors even though taken in goodwill sometimes have negative effects on the same children one tried to protect.
I can't help thinking that mothers can't win, whichever decision was made 10 plus years ago is coming back to hunt and bite them in the face.
When we are left to ourselves to raise up the new generation, future leaders, world shakers. But Mama is not equipped, she doesn't have what it takes to do a good job, because nothing could have prepared her for the role of her life. Some are just making do, doing whatever it takes to win the battle today.
Hindsight is always 20 20, then it is too late. The damage is done and you can not go back and rewrite history or make right the wrongs.
When Dodie Osteen visited our church at Houston Worship Centre, she shared with us how she wrote letters to her children and others asking for forgiveness, when she found out that she had cancer and was given weeks to live. Mama Dodie Osteen was healed of cancer and she is still alive today sharing her testimony.
Mothers, let us take a good look at ourselves, we are not perfect. As parent we do make mistakes, right in front of our children. More is caught than taught, look back at some of the decisions you have made that had contributed and shaped their lives in a negative way.
Write a love letter of apology to that child today while there is still time to make a difference. Better still call them up, acknowledge you made some mistakes and you are sorry because you did not know any better yourself.
Note to self: I'm not ever expecting my mother to ever apologize for nothing, African Mamas usually don't do stuff like that. They are the Mama and you are the child, end of. Most African Mamas will tell you, I fed you, clean up after you, you should be glad and stop talking soft. Lol, I'm not joking that is the way our Mama's are.
We, the new generation don't have to be like that, let us learn from their mistakes and do better with our children. Our parents did the best with what they had and I commend them for a job well done. Our generation have better access to information and technology. What good are we putting them to?
CAUTION – Please don't do this expecting your child/ren to response back positively. It all depend on what kind of relationship you have now and where they are on their own journey. Also remember you have had time to process this information and they haven't. Only do this with the right motives, in time hopefully not too long they will come to accept your apologies and see the sincerity of your heart..
You are leaving a lasting legacy for your children, you may not have been able to right all the wrongs. You sure can leave a legacy of love and humility. I can assure you they will come to appreciate it when they also becomes a parent. Every new parents always have that moment in their parent's shoe to see what you have had to deal with.
A Legacy of love and humility will far outshine that of "Mama is always right".
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Here Is To You, Sister Dearest.
Well said. I do apologise to my children to teach them that is the right thing to do when you wrong someone.
Hey Sis, You had me rolling on the floor with laughter as per mum, yes i will be suspecious too!
I know all mothers want the best for their children and they will do whatever it takes to make sure their kids succeeds. I believe above all we do as far as engaging them in different things, we must train them up in the way of the Lord and when they are old, they will not depart from it. Pray for them and teach them to pray for themselves. Kids will be kids, but if God is God once we have trained them in the way of the Lord they will not depart from his way. Let your children know God has given them all that pertains to life and godliness and let them excess in their passion. With God we can do all things.
I love that scripture, one of my favorite (Prov 22:6 KJV) Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Only God can truly do that which we can not do as parents.
Thanks for sharing Buky! I was actually also thinking of that scripture as I read this.. "Train up your child in the way of the Lord". It's so much easier to raise children with God on our side. Like you said, "Only God can truly do that which we can not do as parents." But By God's grace, and with God on our side, we will try our best. We will make a positive difference in our kids' lives. And yes, we will make mistakes….lol. But with God, just as we will face any other task or responsibility we have, we know that he is with us every step of the way! So we can be optimistic and trust God for the very best for our families.
Well said Bomi, trusting God for his guidance daily. One with God is a majority.


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HMAC-based one-time password (HOTP) is a one-time password (OTP) algorithm based on HMAC. It is a cornerstone of the Initiative for Open Authentication (OATH).

HOTP was published as an informational IETF RFC 4226 in December 2005, documenting the algorithm along with a Java implementation. Since then, the algorithm has been adopted by many companies worldwide (see below). The HOTP algorithm is a freely available open standard.

Algorithm
The HOTP algorithm provides a method of authentication by symmetric generation of human-readable passwords, or values, each used for only one authentication attempt. The one-time property leads directly from the single use of each counter value.

Parties intending to use HOTP must establish some ; typically these are specified by the authenticator, and either accepted or not by the authenticated:
 A cryptographic hash method H (default is SHA-1)
 A secret key K, which is an arbitrary byte string and must remain private
 A counter C, which counts the number of iterations
 A HOTP value length d (6–10, default is 6, and 6–8 is recommended)

Both parties compute the HOTP value derived from the secret key K and the counter C. Then the authenticator checks its locally generated value against the value supplied by the authenticated.

The authenticator and the authenticated increment the counter C independently of each other, where the latter may increase ahead of the former, thus a resynchronisation protocol is wise.  doesn't actually require any such, but does make a recommendation. This simply has the authenticator repeatedly try verification ahead of their counter through a window of size s. The authenticator's counter continues forward of the value at which verification succeeds and requires no actions by the authenticated.

The recommendation is made that persistent throttling of HOTP value verification take place, to address their relatively small size and thus vulnerability to brute-force attacks. It is suggested that verification be locked out after a small number of failed attempts or that each failed attempt attracts an additional (linearly increasing) delay.

6-digit codes are commonly provided by proprietary hardware tokens from a number of vendors informing the default value of d. Truncation extracts 31 bits or  decimal digits, meaning that d can be at most 10, with the 10th digit adding less variation, taking values of 0, 1, and 2 (i.e., 0.3 digits).

After verification, the authenticator can authenticate itself simply by generating the next HOTP value, returning it, and then the authenticated can generate their own HOTP value to verify it. Note that counters are guaranteed to be synchronised at this point in the process.

The HOTP value is the human-readable design output, a d-digit decimal number (without omission of leading 0s):

 HOTP value = HOTP(K, C) mod 10d.

That is, the value is the d least significant base-10 digits of HOTP.

HOTP is a truncation of the HMAC of the counter C (under the key K and hash function H):

 HOTP(K, C) = truncate(HMAC(K, C)),

where the counter C must be used big-endian.

Truncation first takes the 4 least significant bits of the MAC and uses them as a byte offset i:

 truncate(MAC) = extract31(MAC, MAC[(19 × 8 + 4):(19 × 8 + 7)]),

where ":" is used to extract bits from a starting bit number up to and including an ending bit number, where these bit numbers are 0-origin. The use of "19" in the above formula relates to the size of the output from the hash function. With the default of SHA-1, the output is , and so the last byte is byte 19 (0-origin).

That index i is used to select 31 bits from MAC, starting at bit i × 8 + 1:

 extract31(MAC, i) = MAC[(i × 8 + 1):(i × 8 + 4 × 8 − 1)].

31 bits are a single bit short of a 4-byte word. Thus the value can be placed inside such a word without using the sign bit (the most significant bit). This is done to definitely avoid doing modular arithmetic on negative numbers, as this has many differing definitions and implementations.

Tokens
Both hardware and software tokens are available from various vendors, for some of them see references below. Hardware tokens implementing OATH HOTP tend to be significantly cheaper than their competitors based on proprietary algorithms. As of 2010, OATH HOTP hardware tokens can be purchased for a marginal price. Some products can be used for strong passwords as well as OATH HOTP.

Software tokens are available for (nearly) all major mobile/smartphone platforms (J2ME, Android, iPhone, BlackBerry, Maemo, macOS, and Windows Mobile).

Reception

Although the reception from some of the computer press has been negative during 2004 and 2005, after IETF adopted HOTP as RFC 4226 in December 2005, various vendors started to produce HOTP-compatible tokens and/or whole authentication solutions.

According to the article "Road Map: Replacing Passwords with OTP Authentication" on strong authentication, published by Burton Group (a division of Gartner, Inc.) in 2010, "Gartner's expectation is that the hardware OTP form factor will continue to enjoy modest growth while smartphone OTPs will grow and become the default hardware platform over time."

See also
 Initiative for Open Authentication
 S/KEY
 Time-based one-time password algorithm (TOTP)

References

External links
 RFC 4226: HOTP: An HMAC-Based One-Time Password Algorithm
 RFC 6238: TOTP: Time-Based One-Time Password Algorithm
 RFC 6287: OCRA: OATH Challenge-Response Algorithm
 Initiative For Open Authentication
 Implementation of RFC 4226 - HOPT Algorithm Step by step Python implementation in a Jupyter Notebook

Internet protocols
Cryptographic algorithms
Computer access control protocols


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