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Q: How to get the first 10 characters of a string and then format them as date? So I have the following data on a google sheet:

test_date

2022-07-21 19:02:29.788000+00:00

2022-07-20 01:43:35.598000+00:00

What I want to do is to get the date only and the format it to a new column something like this:

test_date
clean_date

2022-07-21 19:02:29.788000+00:00
7/21/2022

2022-07-20 01:43:35.598000+00:00
7/20/2022

I have done the following code for the apps scripts extension that google sheet has, however I have the ongoing issue that only one date is set up on the column and it's not format as date:
function myFunction() {
  const ss = SpreadsheetApp.getActiveSpreadsheet();
  const sh = ss.getSheetByName('Sheet1');
  const r = sh.getRange(2,1,sh.getLastRow() - 1,1);
  var v = r.getValues();
  const result = v.map(row => row[0].substring(0,10))
  //const valueL4D = r.substring(0,10)
  r.offset(0,2).setValues(result)
}

Any guidance on this?

A: get the date
function myFunction() {
  const ss = SpreadsheetApp.getActiveSpreadsheet();
  const sh = ss.getSheetByName('Sheet1');
  const v = sh.getRange(2,1,sh.getLastRow() - 1).getValues().flat();
  const result = v.map(e => [Utilities.formatDate(new Date(e),Session.getScriptTimeZone(),"MM/dd/yyyy")]);
  sh.getRange(2,2,v.length,v[0].length).setValues(v)
}

A: Since they're strings(and not dates), use regex with String.replace:
v.map(row => [row[0].replace(/(\d{4})-(\d{2})-(\d{2}).*/g, '$2/$3/$1')])

*

*\d digit

*{n} number of digits

*${n} replacement groups for each capture group ()

A: Use the Date constructor, like this:
  const result = v.map(row => row.map(value => new Date(String(value).substring(0, 10))));

Note that timezone offsets may come into play in the event your spreadsheet and script projects use a different timezone setting.
But it would probably be a lot easier to do the same with a spreadsheet formula, like this:
=arrayformula(to_date(value(left(A2:A, 10))))
To format the result, use Format > Number > Custom date and time.


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UPDATE: 12/05/2022 Dan Kelly responded to Mark Belling three days after he made the statement in the AP article. In fairness, I have included the letter at the end of this article. Judge for yourself if it's enough or not.
For the first time in many years, we officially have the rare situation where two Judicial Conservatives are running for an open Supreme Court seat in Wisconsin. Unfortunately, in something less rare these days, it looks like a sense of 'entitlement' is creeping in and the attacks from one camp are already beginning.
Sadly, Dan Kelly and his campaign team, are bringing out that tired old entitlement playbook, by going scorched earth against any Conservative opposition who dares compete against their chosen candidate.
Ever since WISN's Mark Belling raised the speculation of Judge Jennifer Dorow running for Wisconsin Supreme Court, the all too familiar Walker 'spin machine' has been running full speed ahead.
It started a few weeks ago with circulating four or five cherry-picked cases to create the false perception that Dorow is a 'low bail', 'soft on crime' Liberal. And now that Jennifer Dorow has officially entered the race, Dan Kelly is basically calling Dorow 'unqualified' to be on the Supreme Court. What?
In an Associated Press article, Dan Kelly said the only reason Jennifer Dorow got in the race was because of the Parade Killer case (I refuse to say his name). Kelly said, 'I'm struggling to think of any other reason that she would believe she would be a qualified candidate for the Supreme Court.'
That's a bold move to diminish Dorow's stature in the wake of such a nationally known, high-profile case, but not very politically savvy. What makes it worse, it's completely false. More on that later.
This negativity is beneath Dan Kelly and completely unnecessary.
Justice Kelly should focus on his strengths. He should be touting that he already sat on the Supreme Court. He's a known commodity. Since he was appointed, he has amassed a solid Judicial Conservative record. Over the years he has proven to be a man of unwavering dedication to the US and Wisconsin Constitutions. He is also known as a man of impeccable character both on and off the bench.
Unfortunately, Kelly took a shellacking in his re-election bid in 2020. Of course, this was right during the COVID-19 pandemic, which was also the beginning of the first attempt by the Democrats to try mail-in balloting. On top of that, because the legislature and Gov Walker failed to change the date, there was a Democrat Presidential Primary on the same day. Thanks a lot.
Something of note, Jill Karofsky was a circuit court judge (just like Dorow), and she beat Dan Kelly in 2020. And there is a precedent of Circuit Court Judges being elected to the Supreme court, including Conservative Justice Annette Ziegler.
Dan Kelly himself didn't have any Circuit Court or Court of Appeals experience when Walker appointed him. That's why going after Dorow's experience as a 'negative' is perplexing.
Jennifer Dorow is extremely well qualified to be on the Supreme Court. For starters, she has experience as a trial Judge, prosecutor, and defense attorney. She's seen the justice system from all sides. Dorow has been involved in thousands of cases over the years. She was also appointed by Scott Walker and was re-elected twice in crucial Waukesha County. On top of being a Waukesha Circuit Court Judge, she also serves as Chief Judge for Wisconsin's 3rd District.
I would be remiss to ignore the impact that the Christmas Parade case had on her status as a viable candidate. It truly gave people a public look into how she manages her courtroom and applies the law. It also showed that even though the defendant's actions were unhinged at times, she insured he was given his Constitutional right to a fair trial.
It was hardly the most important case, it just had the impact of being so high profile.
Over the years, I have grown to respect both candidates and their records. Personally, I had no issue supporting Justice Daniel Kelly when he was the only candidate and have no issue supporting Judge Jennifer Dorow.
Let's be real, this now leaves Wisconsin Conservatives with a major dilemma, which Conservative to get behind to win in an environment that has been unfavorable to Conservative candidates.
Regardless of the primary outcome, the general election will surely be an epic battle for ideological control of the Supreme Court. With Conservative Justice Patience Rogensack retiring, Wisconsin Conservatives are faced with the genuine prospect of the high court effectively becoming the quasi-Legislature for Governor Tony Evers, should the Liberals take over.
This is a dangerous prospect to be sure because Conservatives MUST WIN, or risk losing everything we have worked so hard for over the past 20 years or so. Act 10, Right to Work, School Choice, Concealed Carry, Castle Doctrine, Voter ID, etc, will ALL be up for grabs.
This is really a do-or-die situation, and we need to make the right decision. While we do have two highly qualified candidates, one of them rises to the top in epic fashion. I have made the decision to support Judge Jennifer Dorow in the Supreme Court Primary.
The political map has changed, and the current political climate simply does not favor Dan Kelly. At face value, he has proven that he is a solid judicial conservative. That is beyond contestation. Unfortunately, he clearly does not have the political instincts and may be too Conservative to win a statewide race.
In 2020 Kelly was routed by over 90k votes. While there's no way of knowing the real impact of the Presidential primary or COVID-19 on the numbers, such a large amount in a state like Wisconsin is excruciatingly high. In fact, even though he has run before and has now been campaigning for months, he is still struggling with name ID beyond conservative circles. This reality could make April insurmountable once again.
By the way, Belling called for Kelly to drop out of the race this week.
Political comebacks after a statewide loss are extremely rare. Bob Kasten was the last person to do it in 1980 after losing the GOP gubernatorial primary in 1978 to Lee Sherman Dreyfus. The Left knows how to beat Dan Kelly and they are poised to do it again.
Frankly, this isn't as hard as folks are making it. Pick the candidate with the best chance of winning in April. That's Jennifer Dorow.
Jennifer Dorow is a fresh face on the scene, and she has been already re-elected in her current position. She is a proven leader amongst her peers and has a genuine, effervescent persona that resonates across the board. The Left would be hard-pressed to pin the extremist label on her, though they will surely try.
The high profile of the parade case gives her immediate name recognition and will help her fundraise across the state and even nationally. As we saw in November, the Left has plenty of resources and they will bring everything to bear to win this seat. The way she handled the defendant in the parade case, proves, she has the temperament and leadership skills to quickly adapt and overcome anything the Left will throw at her.
While I personally have a lot of respect for Dan Kelly, these knee-jerk attacks on Dorow have already proven he and his campaign team lack basic political instincts. His attacks on Dorow are extremely disappointing and unbecoming of the office he hopes to win. Quite honestly, he came across as an entitled, misogynistic baby. This move has clearly taken the wind out of his sails. Mark Belling is right, it really is time to step aside.
Let's face it; in a low-turnout Spring primary and general election, name ID is critical. And Dorow is now a household name. Press reports of her campaign announcement say she has 'worldwide' name ID and some supporters refer to her as a 'rock star.'
Jennifer Dorow has given us an amazing opportunity to win in the current climate and she will make an amazing Supreme Court Justice. We are at that crossroads again, WE MUST PLAY TO WIN OR WE WILL LOSE EVERYTHING.
Dan Kelly's response to Mark Belling several days after I published this article and the AP published its article, and as of this update, no retraction on the AP Article:

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Renovations at the VFW softball fields are now complete. Smith Contracting of Austin completed the park's reconstruction, which included a complete rebuild of the three softball fields, concession stand and restrooms as well as parking improvements, field lighting, a batting cage, bleachers and a playground.
The $1.4 million project took about a year to complete and was designed by Austin-based Luck Design Team.
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Q: batter way to detact ajax call in php I am using angular and PHP as front end & back end and now i want to detect if some php file is call using Ajax request,
if angular i am doing, this
app.controller('LoginController',function($scope,$http){
$scope.loginuser = function() {
    console.log($scope.username+" "+$scope.userpwd);
    $http.post("user/login")
    .success(function (data, status, headers) {
        console.log(data);
        //$scope.nowplaying=data;
    }).error(function (data, status, header) {
        //code to handel error
    });
}

});

i so many thing to detect Ajax call like,
if (isset($_SERVER['HTTP_X_REQUESTED_WITH']) && ($_SERVER['HTTP_X_REQUESTED_WITH'] == 'XMLHttpRequest')) {
// this is ajax request, do something
}

but i don't know why this is not working form me, as i can't see HTTP_X_REQUESTED_WITH when i print $_SERVER array.
this is output i am getting,

so can someone give me hint or show me way to detect ajax in php
PS: i am attaching image to show i ma not getting HTTP_X_REQUESTED_WITH in responce

A: By default angular not send 'X-Requested-With' for use 'X-Requested-With' you need to configure $httpProvider
$httpProvider.defaults.headers.common["X-Requested-With"] = 'XMLHttpRequest';

Or check at php that`s 'Content-Type' is 'application/json'

A: print all the values  $_SERVER variable and check if HTTP_X_REQUESTED_WITH exists or not.
Some SERVER variables are browser/agent dependent

A: You can detect it with the help of $_SERVER variables
use print_r($_SERVER) to see it clearly, when you request page using ajax you can see HTTP_X_REQUESTED_WITH parameter under $_SERVER variable.
<?php
     echo '<pre>';
     print_r($_SERVER);
?>

[HTTP_X_REQUESTED_WITH] => XMLHttpRequest

if you request normal page then HTTP_X_REQUESTED_WITH parameter wouldn't available so you can check with below code either it's ajax request or normal request.
if ( isset($_SERVER['HTTP_X_REQUESTED_WITH']) &&
     $_SERVER['HTTP_X_REQUESTED_WITH'] == 'XMLHttpRequest') {
    echo 'Ajax call';
} else {
    echo 'Normal Call';
}

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Support any mobile phone which has built-in speaker.Do not need to set Bluetooth, WIFI, or cord/cable.
Just put and play: position the mobile phone's built-in speaker to match with the specific region.
Do not need Bluetooth or any conncetion. Just put your phone on speaker, it will amply the music.


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Digital Transformation Exchange opens to share best ideas in government tech
The Information Technology & Innovation Foundation is positioning a new website as the go-to spot for state and local governments looking for best practices and case studies.
There's so much going on in government IT that it's often difficult to keep track of it all, but a new website announced by the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation (ITIF) on Tuesday will attempt to put the best ideas in one place.
The website is called the Digital Transformation Exchange, a new way for ITIF to achieve its mission of facilitating and sharing innovative ideas between states and local governments.
While there are collections of government IT case studies, projects and products scattered around the internet, the website is the first of its kind for several reasons, ITIF Research Analyst Alan McQuinn told StateScoop.
"There's nothing quite like this in the sense that it's not about the vendor, it's completely free, anyone can submit something to it, and we're trying to create a standardized template for case studies so they're easy to understand and easy to read," McQuinn said.
The website is also unique for its heavy government involvement. Eleven founding government members include:
State of Oklahoma
State of Maryland
State of Massachusetts
State of Mississippi
Montgomery County, Maryland
Village of Wilmette, Illinois
Village of Hinsdale, Illinois
Upon launch, the portal features seven case studies that come from Arizona, Illinois, Montgomery County, and Wisconsin, on topics like cybersecurity controls, data sharing, or how to stand up an electric prescription drug monitoring program.
It was Illinois that got the project started, McQuinn said — about a year ago, Illinois technology officials said they wanted a way to share projects but there was nothing out there that suited their needs, so the state and ITIF partnered with Government Technology and Governing magazines for technical advice on how to launch such a website. They ended up using technology from Oakland, California-based software company ProudCity to build a simple blog-style website.
ITIF says it will curate the content hosted on the website, which McQuinn said they hope to continue upgrading — right now they have plans to add more advanced search functionality and create a way for states to take more control of their content.
"We want to be able to open up our platform to everyone, so we're trying to break down jargon, we're trying to make them short and easy to understand, and then if a state or locality is interested in another project that another state or locality did, we're trying to set up a mechanism by which they can directly talk to each other," McQuinn said.
Submission is open to any state or local government. ITIF encourages those interested in sharing their work to first contact the nonprofit directly.
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Q: Mass Importing of projects into TFS I have a mixture of about 100 VB.NET console applications and ASP.NET websites that I would like to add to a Team Foundation Server. So far, I've been adding each individually using Visual Studio 2015. Is there a way to do a "mass import" of these projects into TFS? Essentially all I need to do is add them all as new projects.

A: You can open the Source Control Explorer in VS and add as many folder/files as you like.


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Publisher alleged to host gangster front company
By Amy Takahashi on September 8, 2010
Shukan Shincho Sept. 9
Children's books and criminal organizations go together like water and oil. However, reports weekly tabloid Shukan Shincho (Sep. 9), the pair is apparently coexisting under the same roof at the Tokyo headquarters of the well-known publisher Poplar Publishing, which prints Japanese language editions of the "Thomas the Tank Engine" series of books.
Established in 1947, Poplar began its shift in tenants last autumn. "In September, a company joined as a tenant on the 6th floor of the publisher's headquarters in Shinjuku Ward's Yotsuya district," says an individual associated with the publisher who does not name the company in question. "This tenant joined under the direct referral of Hiroyoshi Usuda, the chairperson. The company is said to sell devices that eradicates pollutants from water."
The website of the company — for which a Google search reveals to be NIBM — features actor Hiroki Matsukata, known for his macho roles in mafia and samurai films, extolling: "I was shocked when I used it!" The site also provides details on the product's efficacy in purifying water. The tabloid also reports that this firm is recognized by law enforcement as a front for a Yamaguchi-gumi affiliate.
"The company's managing director serves an intermediator for a geino production company under a boss from within the entertainment industry and the head of a group affiliated with the Yamaguchi-gumi," an individual associated with investigations says. "This managing director has coordinated geinojin (entertainers) to attend private gatherings for this gang boss as well as reconciling any issues any of them may have had. Post-retirement of that boss, the managing director maintained his solid relationship with the gang-affiliated organization."
So, wonders Shukan Shincho, how does this fit into the publishing of children's books?
"Usuda is known as an entrepreneur," says a person with knowledge of the situation. "He has a solid record of working with companies. He is also the owner of Special Week, the horse that won the Japan Derby in 1998."
In 2003, Usuda was involved in the founding of an affiliate company to Poplar — a move that helped him to establish himself as a chairperson. He is also the majority shareholder of the company in question.
When the managing director of the company in question was asked about Usuda's involvement, he said, "I am not involved at all with Poplar or the yakuza." He added, "While searching for a sponsor, we consulted with Matsukata-san, with whom I've had a 40-year relationship. He then referred us to Usuda-san. Usuda-san said, 'Move into here,' and thus we moved into the current location."
The tabloid has also found that documents have recently been circulating with a sender's name indicated to be "A Group of Employees Wishing for the Return of a Clean Poplar."
The same individual associated with Poplar says that about a year ago another company whose business has no association with publishing as well moved into the building. "People appearing to be not exactly professional began to surface and employees started to feel uncomfortable," the source adds.
What does Usuda say about all this?
"I was introduced to the managing director of the company in question by Matsukata-san, whom I know well," Usuda told the tabloid. "I am bearing 104 million yen in monthly rent. There is no way whatsoever that the company in question is a fronting firm. If that's true, Poplar will go down."
Whatever the case, Shukan Shincho concludes, this is no longer child's play.
Source: "Kikansha Tomasu 'Popura sha' ni boryokudan furonto ga kisei shita," Shukan Shincho (Sep. 9, pages 45-46)
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Appeal decisions
Integrity / Appeals to Racing Appeals Tribunal
The Racing Appeals Tribunal (Tribunal) deals with appeals by greyhound racing industry participants and greyhound racing clubs, who are aggrieved by certain decisions. This is separate from the Internal Review process under the Greyhound Racing Act 2017 (NSW) and the right of appeal also extends to participants who are aggrieved by the outcome of an Internal Review.
In accordance with the Racing Appeals Tribunal Act 1983 and Racing Appeals Tribunal Regulation 2015, an appeal can be made to the Tribunal if you are aggrieved by any of the following decisions made by the Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission (GWIC), or a steward appointed by GWIC, or a greyhound racing club, or Greyhound Racing NSW:
to disqualify or warn off a person;
to cancel the registration of, or to refuse to register, a person;
to cancel the registration of, or to refuse to register a greyhound (including registration of a greyhound as a sire and registration of a litter of greyhounds);
to cancel the registration of, or to refuse to register a greyhound racing club or greyhound trial track;
to impose a condition on the registration under the Greyhound Racing Act 2017 of any person, greyhound, greyhound racing club or greyhound trial track;
to fine a person an amount of $200 or more;
to disqualify a greyhound, if the disqualification is made in conjunction with the imposition of a penalty on the appellant or any other person;
to suspend any licence, right or privilege granted under the GWIC Greyhound Racing Rules;
to suspend the registration under the Greyhound Racing Act 2017 of any person, greyhound, greyhound racing club or greyhound trial track;
to place an endorsement on the registration certificate of a greyhound for marring or failing to pursue the lure, that gives rise to a suspension of the greyhound for a period of more than 4 weeks.
The Tribunal requires any appeal to be lodged with the Appeals Secretary within 7 days of the day on which you were notified of the decision being appealed against - a Notice of Appeal Form must be accompanied by an appeal fee of $250.00.
You may also apply for an order from the Tribunal that any penalty is stayed pending the determination of your appeal - the Tribunal requires you to complete and attach an Application for Stay of decision Form to your Notice of Appeal Form if you seek a stay.
Under section 17A of the Racing Appeals Tribunal Act 1983, the Tribunal has the power to do any of the following in respect of your appeal:
dismiss the appeal;
confirm the decision appealed against or vary the decision by substituting any decision that could have been made by the steward, club, the Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission or Greyhound Racing NSW (as the case requires);
make such other order in relation to the disposal of the appeal as the Tribunal thinks fit.
Notice of Appeal to Racing Appeals Tribunal
Application for Stay of decision to Racing Appeals Tribunal
All forms and fees are to be lodged with the Appeals Secretary.
Appeals Secretary
Phone: 13 49 42
Email: appeals.secretary@gwic.nsw.gov.au
Address: PO Box 718, Bathurst NSW 2795
For further information about appeals to the Tribunal, please contact the Appeals Secretary or visit the Legislation NSW website:
Racing Appeals Tribunal Act 1983
Racing Appeals Tribunal Regulations 2015


Codemasters has posted up a DiRT2 studio tour video on the game's official site.
There's stuff in there about particle systems and other developery things. There's cars on screens as well, if that's what you're after.


Addis Abeba, Oct. 26/2017 – At least ten people were killed today and 20 more wounded in a fresh round of protest that started on Tuesday October 24 in Ambo city, 125 km west of Addis Abeba and one of the epicenters of the 2014-2016 Oromo protests.
Earlier in the morning a student at Ambo University told Addis Standard that at least five people were killed by "security forces in the middle of a swelling protest fathering." However, according to the latest information from Gadisa Desalegn, Ambo city communication head, who spoke to the DW Amharic news, the ten people were shot dead by "members of 'Agazi' forces". The controversial Agazi forces are anti-insurgency military forces who are sent out in protesting areas in the country, a practice that became common after the 2005 deadly post general elections. However, Addis Standard's sources from the city say a large contingent of the regular federal army are also deployed in the city. "We never saw the level of military forces deployed in the city even during the peak times of last year's protest," Alemu Dechasa, a shop owner told Addis Standard by phone.
A truck belonging to Dangote Cemenet was also set ablaze by what Alemu said was a "deliberate act by the security forces in order to have excuses to crack down on protesters." Addis Standard cannot verify this claim, but pictures show that the truck is indeed torched. It is also not clear if there were causalities as a result of this particular incident.
This is the second time in just two weeks that protests in Ambo flared. On October 11, A video received by Addis Standard, which was later on verified, showed that thousands of young protesters marched through the city chanting "down, down Woyane" in reference to TPLF, the all too powerful member of Ethiopia's ruling coalition, EPRDF. However, the protests went largely peaceful and no causalities were reported. AS.


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Home Travel 15 Hidden Gems Of London
15 Hidden Gems Of London
Janhavi Ramesh Kowligi
Photo by alyssa BLACK from Flickr
If you wonder if there are any hidden gems of London, then let me tell you, there sure are. London is England's capital and one of the most well-known cities, renowned for its many traits and specialties. This article focuses on bringing all those hidden gems of London to your notice.
Photo by Uncoated from Pexels
After reading this article thoroughly, you will surely think of visiting London and exploring all these extraordinary locations mentioned below.
Hidden Gems of London
1 . Hidden Gems of London – Hampton Court Palace
2 . Hidden Gems of London – St Dunstan in the East London
3 . Hidden Gems of London – Kyoto Garden
4 . Hidden Gems of London – Postman's Park
5 . Hidden Gems of London – Sir John Soane's Museum
6 . Hidden Gems of London – Chelsea Physic Garden
7 . Hidden Gems in London – Columbia Road Flower Market
8 . Hidden Gems of London – The Vaults
9 . Hidden Gems of London – Sky Garden
10 . Hidden Gems of London – Royal Exchange
11 . Hidden Gems of London – The Painted Hall
12 . Hidden Gems of London – Leighton House Museum
13 . Hidden Gems of London – Tulip Stairs
14 . Hidden Gems in London – Primrose Hill
15 . Hidden Gems Of London – Ruislip Lido
All the cities in this world have some not crowded places and are visited by hardly a few people who are aware of it. London too has many such places about which you might be unaware.
Most of these hidden jewels can be found in well-known areas, such as central London, East London, South London, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, near River Thames, North London, Oxford Street, etc. You may have even passed through those places but didn't notice.
But if you read this article thoroughly, you might not miss them next time you pass by these places.
Hampton Court, likewise called Hampton Court Palace, Tudor castle in the Greater London precinct of Richmond upon River Thames. During the 1520s, the castle was given by Thomas Cardinal Wolsey to Henry VIII (ruled 1509-47), who augmented it as his cherished home.
Photo by Ollie Craig from Pexels
Trees and bushes are planted all through its roomy grounds, and different structures and wellsprings additionally were added. The nurseries were updated in Dutch style for William III (1689-1702); Christopher Wren's planner added a wing for William and his significant other, Queen Mary II.
The castle became known for the extravagant events and dinners held for Elizabeth I and the resulting rulers. George II (controlled 1727-60) was the last supreme ruler to possess Hampton Court, and in 1851 Queen Victoria gave the castle to the British government.
The staterooms are available to the general population, and the royal residence and its nurseries, with Bushy Park bordering, are one of London's hidden gems.
St Dunstan was built in the 12th century and has been rebuilt several times. It is one of the best-hidden gems in London as it is a magnificent church. Sir Christopher Wren designed St Dunstan in the east.
Photo by gwire from Flickr
This church was partly destroyed during world war 2 during the great fire, and the Anglican church did not rebuild it. A garden beautifully decorates the walls of the church. It is located in a quiet and peaceful place, so visit this hidden gem of London.
This church is situated between Tower Bridge and London Bridge. It is hardly a 10-minute walk from Tower Bridge if you want to take a self-guided walking tour. Although it is near the famous London landmarks, St Dunstan In The East is exceptionally peaceful and an escape from the chock-a-block city life.
Kyoto Garden is a beautiful secret garden located in Holland Park. Kyoto Garden has been delightfully finished and intended to reflect how Japanese nurseries look.
It is one of the most tranquil and beautiful hidden gems in London, spot a gnawed off the most common way to go in London. Kyoto Gardens was formally opened in 1991.
Photo by It's No Game from Flickr
Kyoto Garden can be visited in any season. In summer, you will see the brilliant shades of blossoms and trees. In spring, you will track down a significant assortment of sublime blossoms in full sprout; it's additionally the season for the famous Japanese cherry bloom.
In fall – brilliant corroded dynamic leaves on the gigantic oak-and maple trees encompassing the region. In winter, you can track down excellent perspectives over the nurseries; it's genuinely enchanted whenever canvassed in snow.
Kyoto Garden is open every day and is allowed to visit. This is an excellent location for photography.
This park near St Paul's Cathedral resembles some other green space from an external perspective. This park is located near King Edward Street.
Photo by Jeff Hitchcock from Flickr
George Frederic Watts planned one of the best London stowed away fortunes, the Memorial to Heroic Self Sacrifice, in 1900 so that these bold deeds wouldn't be neglected. The Park is highlighted in the 2004 film, Closer, with Julia Roberts, Natalie Portman, Jude Law, and Clive Owen.
Postman's Park is very small between London's vast and important buildings, in Central London. It's one of those hidden gems which is hardly visited by anyone.
There are no words to completely depict one of London's most uncommon hidden gems – Sir John Soane's Museum. What an exhibition hall!
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Sir John Soane (1753-1837) was a modeler and craftsmanship authority who involved his own home to test a wide range of design thoughts. After his passing, his home turned into a gallery, and it's said to house more than 45000 craftsmanship protests, all gathered by its extreme proprietor.
From the second you go into the place of Sir John Soane, you'll be astonished by this insane maze of narrow halls and rooms. Maybe every square inch is being used somehow, and, surprisingly, the roofs are covered with figures, artworks, and other beautiful items.
The spaces are limited to the point that you're not permitted to carry any enormous articles. They will be approached to place your handbag or a little knapsack in a plastic pack to abstain from unintentionally harming something.
Kindly note that photography isn't permitted inside, yet you can track down decent pictures on the site of the historical center.
Assuming that you are searching for something other than what's expected to do in London, Sir John Soane's Museum will not frustrate you. Entry to the exhibition hall is free. It's open day to day from Wednesday to Sunday.
Located in a secret corner of London between the upscale shopping of the King's Road and near the Chelsea Embankment and the Albert Bridge across the Thames is the capital's unique secret garden.
Tracing back to the late seventeenth century, the Chelsea Physic Garden stays the second most established greenhouse in the UK (after the nurseries at Oxford University). It has been at the very front in the development of medicinal plants.
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The architecture of the numerous nursery areas, which is home to Britain's tallest standing olive tree, is truly noteworthy.
Some are for sure very interesting. The Dicotyledon Order Beds (it was named so because the plants here develop with two seed leaves) and Monocotyledon (one seed leaf) is a demonstration of this with north of 800 coordinated by their gatherings. In the middle of these and the sculpture of Sir Hans Sloane in the peaceful lake rockery.
Different glasshouses are situated in this secret garden, the biggest known as the Tropical Corridor. Ideal for putting away numerous colorful plants from the Atlantic throughout the entire year that would somehow or another not endure the cruel winters.
Additionally, one of the more modest glasshouses has a little show of desert prickly plants. An extraordinary abnormality in London can be found in Chelsea Physic Garden. All these wonderful qualities make Chelsea Physic Garden one of the best-hidden gems in London.
An early evening time walking around this quiet desert garden causes you to fail to remember that you are in the core of a significant, boisterous city, with a bistro that gives open-air seating as well; what better method for taking it in leisurely and like this green space in the core of London.
Columbia Road Flower Market is a true hidden gem in London. Just a brief stroll from the humming Brick Lane (see over), this bustling market is hidden behind a lodging bequest in London's East End.
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The leading information you have that there's anything to see is a rare enormous pruned plant battling down the road with an individual concealing someplace behind it. Each Sunday morning, the market is held between 8 am and around 3 pm. Around 50 slows down, selling each sort of blossom and plant you could envision.
The vast majority of the best blossoms will often sell out very quickly. There are likewise around 60 little free shops, including a few bistros. Include some busking performers, and you have an extraordinary air.
The Vaults, at times also called Waterloo Vaults, are covered up underground passages profound under the famous Waterloo Station in Central London. A beautiful spot conceals a more significant number of insider facts than you'd suspect right away.
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Situated at Leake Street at the posterior of Waterloo station, the Vaults can be found inside a beautiful spray painting burrow. It is such a hidden gem that you should not miss visiting.
If you love road craftsmanship and various particular things, you should not miss this mystery place in London. It's a steadily changing sight, and when we visited, there were numerous artisans painting and repainting the dividers and the roofs of the whole passage.
This passage, situated on Leake Street, is available to the general population, and you can visit it any time. Waterloo Vaults is a spot for shows, theatre exhibitions, parties, thus substantially more.
Sky Garden's accessible and great perspectives on London are one of the precious London pearls. It is a public space with finished gardens, perception decks, and an outdoor patio situated at the highest point of 20 Fenchurch Street, the structure known as The Walkie-Talkie.
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Sky Garden may be an unexpected, yet one of the most invaluable hidden gems in London not known to most London guests; however, it's as yet an extremely famous spot, with local people and travelers the same.
The elevated perspectives of London are perfect. Sky Garden is an excellent spot for supper, or you can snatch a beverage at the roof bar.
Likewise, there is a greenhouse that you can investigate while you take in the perspectives on the city. Whenever you peer through the windows, there are helpful decals with the names of the significant structures that should be visible from here.
If you like spots where present-day life mixes with history, don't miss the Royal Exchange in London. Laid out in 1566 as London's in front of the rest of the competition for exchanging stocks, this famous structure has a long history.
It's one of the spots where the new ruler's rule is reported to the general population.
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The Royal Exchange building has been annihilated by the great fire two times and was at risk for breakdown toward the finish of the twentieth century. The structure as we see it today dates from the 1840s yet was broadly redesigned in 2001.
Found mainly in the middle of St. Paul's Cathedral and the Tower of London, the Royal Exchange is outstanding both from an external perspective and inside. It is generally known for store shopping and high-end food, with the upper floors being utilized as workplaces.
Consolidate your visit to the Royal Exchange with that of the close by Leadenhall Market and numerous other unexpected yet invaluable hidden gems in the Spitalfields region.
Painted Hall is one of London's hidden gems or secret locations. As a result, it deserves to be considered one of London's best-kept secrets.
The Painted Hall, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site The Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, has recently been restored to its former splendor.
It was the company's tenth and most successful renovation to date. At the first glance of it, it will make you feel amazed.
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Painted by James Thornhill between 1707 and 1726, this spectacular ceremonial dining room is an absolute masterpiece of English Baroque art. The entire hall, covering over 3700 sq. meters, is painted by hand.
The power and prestige of Britain Is displayed through this incredible piece of art to the rest of the world. Even today, it looks imposing and extremely beautiful.
This somewhat novel structure looks impressive enough outwardly, yet the genuine astonishment is inside Leighton House Museum. Arranged in the upmarket Holland Park region, it's improved in a lavish Eastern style. The feature is the Arab Hall's staggering blue mosaics and gold vault.
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Leighton House Museum was the home of Lord Leighton and is the main reason constructed studio house is open to general society in the UK. Development began in 1865 and continued until 1895, with numerous embellishments being added over time.
The Tulip Stairs are presumably the most tastefully satisfying of London's relative multitude of unlikely treasures referenced in this article.
Situated inside the seventeenth-century Queen's House in Greenwich, the general flight of stairs is viewed as one of the most excellent twisting flights of stairs.
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What makes the Tulip Staircase interesting is that these are the primary halfway unsupported steps worked in England.
The blue-created iron railing has blossomed in it, and for quite a while, they were portrayed as tulips, which additionally gave the name to the Tulip Staircase. It is presently accepted that the roses are lilies, the regal blossoms of France, and were utilized in praise to Henrietta Maria of France.
She assumed responsibility for finishing the development of the Queen's House after the death of the past sovereign. The entry to the Queen's House is for nothing, so assuming you are visiting Greenwich and have a couple of extra minutes, don't miss this hidden gem of London when you visit the city.
Make a beeline for Primrose Hill for the best perspectives on London and an idiosyncratic neighborhood to investigate.
One of six safeguarded perspectives in London, from the pinnacle of Primrose Hill, you can see the whole city spread out before you. At the point when it is clear, it is not difficult to recognize milestones like the London Eye, The Shard, and BT Tower somewhere out there.
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Take an excursion to Primrose Hill on a bright day and join Londoners appreciating one of their beloved areas, popular for its brilliant houses and occupant famous people. At the point when you have wrapped up respecting the perspectives, meander down the slope until you arrive at the Regent's Canal.
From there, it's just a short stroll around the waterway to the clamoring markets and hidden bars of Camden town.
Ruislip Lido, technically not a beach, is a vast lake (in fact a supply) towards the north London suburb of Ruislip in the London Borough of Hillingdon.
It makes an awe-inspiring stroll; a small-scale rail line, a bar, an oceanside, a few outing regions, a kids' jungle gym, and a bistro. It is, in the mid-year, an extremely famous spot to go.
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There is no confirmation charge at Ruislip Lido except for a charge to ride on the railroad and leave your vehicle (except if you have a "Hillingdon First" card). The vehicle leaves at Ruislip Lido (and vehicle leaving nearby overall) can confound. Look at our Ruislip Lido Car Park segment, assuming you intend to head to the Lido.
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Here you will track down data on its development, its prime (1960's and 1970s), its end, and resurrection to what it is today, a very well known west London fascination.
What we know as Ruislip Lido began life in 1811 as Ruislip Reservoir. It was worked as a feeder for the Grand Junction Canal, later, in 1933, to turn into the Grand Union Canal (Company), and accordingly, our closest channel being known by the name it has today.
The region chosen was at first a shallow valley flanked by Park Wood toward the south and a now non-existent villa of Park Herne toward the "north", where the last option was annihilated to clear a path for the supply as it was fabricated.
You all might have heard about famous places like Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, The British Museum, Natural History Museum, Westminster Abbey, London Zoo, and many more. But these were all the hidden gems in London that only a handful of people know about. So, this is a list of all the unusual things that you can do in London.
Apart from the places mentioned above, there are so many hidden gems in London such as Leadenhall market (covered market), Eltham Palace (former royal palace), which is a blend of medieval culture and art deco mansion, National Maritime Museum, St Martin, Little Venice, Stephen wright's house, Regent's Park, Big Ben Bell Tower, London Transport Museum, Covent Garden, and many more.
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Une ébauche est la première forme que l'on donne à une réalisation particulière avant la réalisation finale.

Le terme se retrouve dans différents domaines d'activités :
 Peinture : une ébauche est le commencement et première forme d'une œuvre.
 Horlogerie : l'ébauche est un ensemble de pièces nécessaire pour commencer la fabrication d'une montre.
 Usinage : une ébauche  est une passe importante de matière, souvent « brouillonne », qui sert à vite se rapprocher de la cote nominale demandée.
 Dans le travail de la pierre une ébauche est la première forme que l'on donne à un bloc de pierre, soit sur ses lits, soit sur ses parements.

Œuvres
 Ébauche d'une histoire des Qing, livre inachevé sur l'histoire de la dynastie Qing, dynastie mandchoue et dernière dynastie impériale de Chine.

Voir aussi
 :Catégorie:Wikipédia:ébauche

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\section{The ``Fundamental Theorem of Dynamical Systems''}

In this section we briefly review the elementary theory of
attractor-repeller pairs and complete Lyapunov functions developed by
Charles Conley in \cite{C}.  We give Conley's proof of the the
existence of complete Lyapunov functions, (which is sometimes called
the ``Fundamental Theorem of Dynamical Systems'')

If $A\subset X$ is a compact subset and there is an open neighborhood $U$ of
$A$ such that $f(cl(U))\subset U$ and $\bigcap_{n\ge0}f^n(cl(U))=A$, then $A$
is called an {\it attractor\/} and $U$ is an isolating neighborhood. It is
easy to see that if $V=X \setminus cl(U)$ and $A^*=\bigcap_{n\ge0}f^{-n} (cl(V))$, then
$A^*$ is an attractor for $f^{-1}$ with isolating neighborhood $V$. The set
$A^*$ is called the {\it repeller\/} dual to $A$. It is clear that $A^*$ is
independent of the choice of isolating neighborhood $U$ for $A$. Obviously
$f(A)=A$ and $f(A^*)=A^*$.

\begin{lem}\label{2.1} The set of attractors for $f$ is countable.
\end{lem}

\begin{proof} Choose a countable basis ${\cal B}=\{V_n\}^\infty_{n=1}$ for the topology
of $X$. If $A$ is an attractor with open isolating neighborhood $U$, then $U$
is a union of sets in ${\cal B}$. Hence, since $A$ is compact, there are
$V_{i_1},\dots,V_{i_k}$ such that $A\subset V_{i_1}\cup\cdots\cup V_{i_k}\subset
U$. Clearly $A=\bigcap_{n\ge0} f^n(U)=\bigcap_{n\ge0} f^n(V_{i_1}\cup
\cdots\cup V_{i_k})$. Consequently there are at most as many attractors as
finite subsets of ${\cal B}$, i.e., the set of attractors is countable.
\end{proof}

\begin{lem}\label{lem: dual}
If $\{A_n\}^\infty_{n=1}$ are the attractors of $f$ and $\{A^*_n\}$
their dual repellers, then the chain recurrent set
${\cal R}(f)=\bigcap^\infty_{n=1} (A_n\cup A^*_n)$.
\end{lem}

\begin{proof} We first show ${\cal R}(f) \subset\cap(A_n \cup A^*_n)$.
This is equivalent to showing that if $x\notin A\cup A^*$ for some
attractor $A$, then $x\notin {\cal R}(f)$. If $U$ is an open isolating
neighborhood of $A$ and $x\notin A\cup A^*$, then $x\in f^{-n}(U)$ for
some $n$. Let $m$ be the smallest such $n$.  Replacing $U$ with
$f^{-m}(U)$ we can assume $x\in U \setminus f(U)$.  Now choose
${\varepsilon}_0>0$ so that any ${\varepsilon}_0$-chain $x=x_1,x_2,x_3$ must
have $x_3\in f^2(U)$. If ${\varepsilon}_1=d(X \setminus f(U), cl(f^2 (U)))$
and ${\varepsilon}=\frac12\,\min\{{\varepsilon}_0,{\varepsilon}_1\}$, then no
${\varepsilon}$-chain can start and end at $x$, since no ${\varepsilon}$-chain
from a point of $f^2(U)$ can reach a point of $X \setminus f(U)$. Thus
$x\notin {\cal R}(f)$. We have shown ${\cal R}(f)\subset\cap (A_n\cup A^*_n)$.

We next show the reverse inclusion. Suppose $x\in\bigcap^\infty_{n=1} (A_n\cup
A^*_n)$. If $x$ is not in ${\cal R}(f)$, there is an ${\varepsilon}_0>0$ such that no
${\varepsilon}_0$-chain from $x$ to itself exists. Let $\Omega(x,{\varepsilon})$ denote the
set of $y\in X$ such that there is an ${\varepsilon}$-chain from $x$ to $y$. By
definition, the set $V=\Omega(x,{\varepsilon}_0)$ is open. Moreover, $f(cl(V))\subset
V$, because if $z\in cl(V)$, there is $z_0\in V$ such that
$d(f(z),f(z_0))<{\varepsilon}_0$ and consequently an ${\varepsilon}_0$-chain from $x$ to
$z_0$, gives an ${\varepsilon}_0$-chain $x=x_0,x_1,\dots,x_k,z_0,f(z)$ from $x$ to
$f(z)$. Hence $A=\bigcap_{n\ge0} f^n(cl(V))$ is an attractor with isolating
neighborhood $V$. By assumption either $x\in A$ or $x\in A^*$. Since there is
no ${\varepsilon}_0$-chain from $x$ to $x$, $x\notin A$. On the other hand, if
$\omega(x)$ denotes the limit points of $\{f^n(x)\bigm| n\ge0\}$, then clearly
$\omega(x)\subset V$, but this is not possible if $x\in A^*$ since $A^*$ is closed
and $x\in A^*$ would imply $\omega(x)\subset A^*$. Thus we have contradicted
the assumption that $x\notin{\cal R}$.
\end{proof}

\begin{exer}
Let $f= id : X \to X$ be the identity homeomorphism of a compact metric space.
Find all attractors of $f$ and their dual repellers.
\end{exer}

If we define a relation $\sim$ on ${\cal R}$ by $x\sim y$ if for every ${\varepsilon}>0$
there is an ${\varepsilon}$-chain from $x$ to $y$ and another from $y$ to $x$, then
it is clear that $\sim$ is an equivalence relation.

\begin{defn} The equivalence classes in ${\cal R}(f)$ for the
equivalence relation $\sim$ above are called the {\em chain transitive
components\/} of ${\cal R}(f)$.
\end{defn}

\begin{prop}\label{2.4}
If $x,y\in{\cal R}(f)$, then $x$ and $y$ are in the same
chain transitive component if and only if there is no attractor $A$ with $x\in
A$, $y\in A^*$ or with $y\in A$, $x\in A^*$.
\end{prop}

\begin{proof}
Suppose first that $x$ and $y$ are in the same chain transitive
component, i.e., $x\sim y$, and $x\in A$. If $U$ is an open isolating
neighborhood for $A$, let ${\varepsilon}=\text{ dist}(X \setminus U,
cl(f(U)))$. There can be no ${\varepsilon}/2$-chain from a point in $f(U)$
to a point in $X \setminus U$, hence none from a point in $A$ to a
point in $A^*$. By Lemma~(\ref{lem: dual}) we know $y\in A\cup A^*$, but $x\sim
y$ implies $y\notin A^*$, so $y\in A$. This proves one direction of
our result.

To show the converse, suppose that for every attractor $A$, $x\in A$ if and only if $y \in
A$ (and hence $x\in A^*$ if and only if $y\in A^*$). Given ${\varepsilon}>0$ let
$V=\Omega(x,{\varepsilon})=$ the set of all points $z$ in $X$ for which there is an
${\varepsilon}$-chain from $x$ to $z$. Since $x$ is chain recurrent $x\in V$.Also as
in the proof of Lemma~(\ref{lem: dual}) $V$ is an isolating neighborhood for an attractor $A_0$.
Since $x\in A_0\cup A^*_0$ and $x\in V$ we have $x\in A_0$. Thus $y\in
A_0\subset V$ so there is an ${\varepsilon}$-chain from $x$ to $y$. A similar
argument shows there is an ${\varepsilon}$-chain from $y$ to $x$ so $x\sim y$.
\end{proof}

We are now prepared to present Conley's proof of the existence of a complete
Lyapunov function.

\begin{defn} A complete Lyapunov function for $f: X\to X$ is a
continuous function $g: X \to {\mathbb R}$ satisfying:
\begin{enumerate}
\item If $x\notin {\cal R}(f)$, then $g(f(x))<g(x)$

\item If $x,y\in{\cal R}(f)$, then $g(x)=g(y)$ if and only if $x\sim y$ (i.e., $x$ and
$y$ are in the same chain transitive component.

\item $g({\cal R}(f))$ is a compact nowhere dense subset of ${\mathbb R}$.
\end{enumerate}
By analogy with the smooth setting, elements of $g({\cal R}(f))$ are called {\em
critical values} of $g$.
\end{defn}

\begin{lem}\label{2.6}
There is a continuous function $g: X\to[0,1]$ such that
$g^{-1}(0)=A$, $g^{-1}(1)=A^*$ and $g$ is strictly decreasing on orbits of
points in $X \setminus (A\cup A^*)$.
\end{lem}

\begin{proof} Define $g_0: X\to[0,1]$ by
$$g_0(x)=\frac{d(x,A)}{d(x,A)+d(x,A^*)}.$$
Let $g_1(x)=\sup\{g_0 (f^n(x))\bigm| n\ge0\}$. Then $g_1: X\to[0,1]$ and
$g_1(f(x))\le g_1(x)$ for all $x$. We must show $g_1$ is continuous. If $\lim
x_i=x\in A$, then clearly $\lim g_1(x_i)=0$ so $g_1$ is continuous at points
of $A$ and the same argument shows it is continuous at points of $A^*$. If $U$
is an open isolating neighborhood as above, let $N=cl(U) \setminus f(U)$. Let $x\in N$
and $r=\inf\{g_0(x)\bigm| x\in N\}$. Since $f^n(N)\subset f^n(cl(U))$ and
$\bigcap_{n\ge0}f^n (cl(U))=A$, it follows that there is $n_0>0$ such that
$g_0(f^n(N))\subset [0,r/2]$ whenever $n>n_0$. Hence for $x\in N$,
$$g_1(x)=\max\{g_0(f^n(x))\bigm| 0\le n\le n_0\}$$
so $g_1$ is continuous on $N$. Since $\bigcup^\infty_{n=-\infty} f^n(N)=X \setminus
(A\cup A^*)$, $g_1$ is continuous. Finally, letting $$g(x)=\sum^\infty_{n=0}
\frac{g_1(f^n(x))}{2^{n+1}}$$ we obtain a continuous function $g: X\to [0,1]$
such that $g^{-1}(0)=A$, $g^{-1}(1)=A^*$. Also
$$g(f(x))-g(x)=\sum^\infty_{n=0} \frac{g_1(f^{n+1}(x)) - g_1(f^n(x))}{2^{n+1}}
$$
which is negative if $x\notin A\cup A^*$, since $g_1(f(y))\le g_1(y)$ for all
$y$ and $g_1$ is not constant on the orbit of $x$.
\end{proof}

The following theorem is essentially a result of [C]. We have changed the
setting from flows to homeomorphisms.

\begin{thm} [Fundamental Theorem of Dynamical Systems]
 If $f: X\to X$ is a homeomorphism of a compact metric
space, then there is a complete Lyapunov function $g: X\to {\mathbb R}$ for $f$.
\end{thm}

\begin{proof}
By Lemma~(\ref{2.1}) there are only countably many attractors
$\{A_n\}$ for $f$. By Lemma~(\ref{2.6}) we can find $g_n: X\to {\mathbb R}$
with $g^{-1}_n(0)=A_n$, $g^{-1}_n(1)= A^*_n$ and $g_n$ strictly
decreasing on $X \setminus (A_n\cup A^*_n)$. Define $g: X\to {\mathbb R}$
by $$g(x)=\sum^\infty_{n=1} \frac{2g_n(x)}{3^n}.$$ The series
converges uniformly so $g(x)$ is continuous. Clearly if
$x\notin{\cal R}(f)$, then there is an $A_i$ with $x\notin (A_i\cup A^*_i)$
so $g(f(x))<g(x)$.

Also, if $x\in{\cal R}(f)$, then $x\in(A_n\cup A^*_n)$ for every $n$, so $g_n(x)=0$
or 1 for all $n$. It follows that the ternary expansion of $g(x)$ can be
written with only the digits 0 and 2, and hence $g(x)\in C$, the Cantor
middle third set. Thus $g({\cal R}(f))\subset C$ so $g({\cal R}(f))$ is compact and
nowhere dense. This proves (3) of the definition.

Finally, if $x,y\in{\cal R}(f)$ then $g(x)=g(y)$ if and only if ,
$g_n(x)=g_n(y)$ for all $n$. This is true since $2g_n(x)$
is the $n^{\text{th}}$ digit of the ternary
expansion of $g(x)$  so $g(x)=g(y)$ implies $g_n(x)=g_n(y)$ for all $n$.
But $g_n(x)=g_n(y)$ for all $n$ if and only if  there is
no $n$ with $x\in A_n$, $y\in A^*_n$ or with $x\in A^*_n$, $y\in A_n$. Thus by
Proposition~(\ref{2.4}), $g(x)=g(y)$ if and only if $x$ and $y$ are in the same chain transitive
component.
\end{proof}

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package org.deeplearning4j.graph.models.loader;

import org.apache.commons.io.IOUtils;
import org.apache.commons.io.LineIterator;
import org.deeplearning4j.graph.models.GraphVectors;
import org.deeplearning4j.graph.models.deepwalk.DeepWalk;
import org.deeplearning4j.graph.models.embeddings.GraphVectorsImpl;
import org.deeplearning4j.graph.models.embeddings.InMemoryGraphLookupTable;
import org.nd4j.linalg.api.ndarray.INDArray;
import org.nd4j.linalg.factory.Nd4j;
import org.slf4j.Logger;
import org.slf4j.LoggerFactory;

import java.io.*;
import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.List;

/**GraphVectorSerializer: Provide static methods to save and load DeepWalk/Graph vectors
 *
 */
public class GraphVectorSerializer {
    private static final Logger log = LoggerFactory.getLogger(GraphVectorSerializer.class);
    private static final String DELIM = "\t";

    private GraphVectorSerializer() {}

    public static void writeGraphVectors(DeepWalk deepWalk, String path) throws IOException {

        int nVertices = deepWalk.numVertices();
        int vectorSize = deepWalk.getVectorSize();

        try (BufferedWriter write = new BufferedWriter(new FileWriter(new File(path), false))) {
            for (int i = 0; i < nVertices; i++) {
                StringBuilder sb = new StringBuilder();
                sb.append(i);
                INDArray vec = deepWalk.getVertexVector(i);
                for (int j = 0; j < vectorSize; j++) {
                    double d = vec.getDouble(j);
                    sb.append(DELIM).append(d);
                }
                sb.append("\n");
                write.write(sb.toString());
            }
        }

        log.info("Wrote {} vectors of length {} to: {}", nVertices, vectorSize, path);
    }

    public static GraphVectors loadTxtVectors(File file) throws IOException {

        List<double[]> vectorList = new ArrayList<>();

        try (BufferedReader reader = new BufferedReader(new FileReader(file))) {
            LineIterator iter = IOUtils.lineIterator(reader);

            while (iter.hasNext()) {
                String line = iter.next();
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2 Bedroom Flat For Sale in Yarm for £195,000.
Generously sized entrance hall, with two build in storage cupboards and doors leading to the lounge and kitchen. Stairs to the first floor.
Range of wall and base units incorporating integrated fridge freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. Space for cooker and hob. One and a half bowl sink and drainer. Part tiled walls. Cupboard containing central heating boiler.
Coloured three piece suite comprising of panelled bath with overhead shower, pedestal sink and low level wc. Radiator and extractor fan.
Built in cupboard housing the hot water tank. Loft access. Door leading to fire escape.


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An iterator which returns RDF Resources.

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Here is your first list of in bloom flowers and interesting bird sightings for the 2013 season!
and all the regular winter feeder birds.
There are a few other things coming up. I saw a trout lily leaf (there were probably more), bluebell leaves, cut-leaf toothwort, and many spring beauty leaves. In fact I did find one just opened spring beauty flower, but it was off-trail. I saw that particular plant on my way to check on the blue cohosh. It is a pretty early wildflower and I know of a spot on a southern facing slope where there is a small group of them. Here is what they look like right now.
**So I started this post Friday afternoon, and had a problem uploading the pictures. I decided to come back to it this morning (Sat.), but the problem remains. So no pictures with this post…Sorry!
Anyway, the point is that the temperatures may be brrrr chilly, but spring is springing anyway. This time of year is great to see what micro climates can do. Do you have flowers in southern facing area? Do they bloom earlier than others? Do you live in the city and get trees blooming before those is rural areas? Or do you live (or work) in a cool valley where it takes a little more time for the soil to warm and flowers to pop? Take a walk in your neighborhood and see how many different micro climates you can find!


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KSA professor has Tate Britain artwork featured in Town House
Mike Nelsons artwork was featured in Tate Britain until October last year and now some of it lives in Town House Photo: RexFeatures
Will Sawyer
An art installation made by a Kingston University professor commissioned by Tate Britain is now displayed in the Town House as part of the Kingston Spotlight series.
An old scaffold can be found in the Town House reception Photo: Will Sawyer
Kingston School of Art (KSA) professor Mike Nelson, 52, created his major work, The Asset Strippers, by looking at online salvage auctions for industrial machinery.
Speaking to The Guardian, Nelson said: "There's stuff from old haulage companies and from plastic, metal, woodworking, knitwear and textile industries. Farming is in there as well.
"To some degree, it's dictated by what was around when I was looking. The work is based on online auctions, where they're asset-stripping companies."
Nelson made The Asset Strippers for the annual Tate Britain Commission back in March 2019.
The collection was on show at Tate Britain's Duveen galleries from March to October 2019, but a selection of works has been living in KU's new Town House building since February 17.
Kingston Spotlight is a programme of events and exhibitions which celebrates KU's past and future.
Nelson's artwork as seen in Tate Britain Photo: RexFeatures
Nelson also said that each object in the collection was chosen to represent the decline in industry in post-war Britain.
Nelson represented Britain at the Venice Biennale Art Exhibition in 2011 and, on top of that, was nominated for the Turner Prize in both 2001 and 2007.
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Preview: Superhero spectacular Marvel's Avengers shows promise with A-Day demo
KU students vote to make Wednesday afternoons lectures free for sports teams
7 video games to look forward to in 2020
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were right to step back from royal family, say KU survey
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Urinary and faecal incontinence - (not) a taboo topic!
Incontinence (Lat. Incontinentia) is the inability to hold something back. With regard to excretion (urine, faeces) it means the inability to store the bladder contents and/or bowel contents safely and control micturition/defecation at will (self-determined). Involuntary loss of urine or stool is the consequence.
Urinary and faecal incontinence are more common than you would imagine. Only guesses have been made about the number of individuals affected. According to current estimates, 50 - 200 million individuals are affected by incontinence, of whom about 5 to 8 million are in Germany. Based on the sales figures for manufacturers of incontinence aids, the estimated number of unreported cases is likely to be about 10 million in Germany. According to various projections, almost 30 per cent of German citizens will be affected by incontinence by the year 2050.
More than 2 million individuals living in Germany with incontinence requiring treatment or care are over 60 years of age, and among those over the age of 80 the figure is nearly 30%. It is always the case that far more women are affected by incontinence than men.
In stress incontinence, physical stress or tenseness makes it impossible for the person to hold their urine. Typical situations are coughing, sneezing, laughing or lifting heavy loads. It is the most frequent type of urinary incontinence in women. Up to 40 per cent of women with urinary incontinence are affected by this type. The reason for this is the anatomy of the female pelvis. Owing to pregnancy, vaginal childbirth, gynaecological surgery, visceroptosis or visceral prolapse, aging processes (especially due to hormonal changes in the menopause), but also excess weight, lack of exercise and heavy physical work, damage can be caused to the pelvic floor and bladder outlet. Either the urethra is no longer firmly attached in the retention system of muscular and connective tissue or the ability to occlude at all is impaired.
The average age of women with stress incontinence is 47.3 years and is thus much lower than that of women with urinary incontinence (51 years). Consequently, the problem also occurs at a younger age.
In men, stress incontinence can be caused by damage to the external vesical sphincter in the course of lower abdominal surgery, e.g. for cancer disease or prostate enlargement. Heavy physical stress tends to be a rare cause.
Urge incontinence is a disturbance in the storage ability of the bladder, in which the bladder muscle involuntarily contracts even though the amount of bladder contents is still low. This causes an insuppressible urge to urinate and an involuntary urine loss occurs.
Overactive bladder refers to a complex of symptoms consisting of frequent micturition with small quantities of urine, in some cases nighttime micturition and the occurrence of an insuppressible urge to urinate, whereby urine loss can occur but does not necessarily occur. For many patients, just the severe, insuppressible episodes of an urge to urinate constitute a major limitation in their daily activities.
Whilst in men urge incontinence is the prevailing type of urinary incontinence at any age in life, women under the age of 50 tend to suffer more rarely from plain urge incontinence than from stress incontinence.
Mixed incontinence is a combination of urge incontinence and stress incontinence. The symptoms of the two types of incontinence may be more or less severe. With mixed incontinence one of the two types of incontinence is often more prevalent. In over 30 per cent of cases the dominant type is stress incontinence.
The incidence of mixed incontinence particularly rises as age increases. Especially women as of the age of 50 are affected by this type of incontinence. After stress incontinence it is the second most common type of incontinence in women.
Faecal incontinence is the inability to voluntarily hold back bowel contents, i.e. liquid or solid stool, flatus and intestinal mucus. An uncontrolled discharge of small or large quantities of stool may occur, or the urge to defecate is perceived too late or not at all so the person either reaches the toilet too late or does not go to the toilet at all. There are three different degrees of severity, which range from faecal staining under stress to total loss of control over defecation.


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The Royal Ballet's First Soloist Hikaru Kobayashi To Retire
October 31, 2018 by Wonderful News
At the performance of Mayerling on Tuesday 30th October, Hikaru Kobayashi made her last performance with The Royal Ballet after 15 years with the Company.
Hikaru Kobayashi was born in Tokyo and trained locally and at the Paris Opera Ballet School. She danced with the Jeune Ballet de France, Zürich Ballet and Dutch National Ballet before joining The Royal Ballet in 2003 as a First Artist. She was promoted to Soloist in 2006 and First Soloist in 2009.
Director Kevin O'Hare says, 'Hikaru has made a wonderful contribution to the life and spirit of The Royal Ballet both on and off stage during her 15 years with us. She has taken on a wide range of roles within the repertory during her career, excelling notably in the classics including Aurora in The Sleeping Beauty and the Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker and Nikiya in La Bayadère.
She has also brought fine sensitivity to dramatic roles such as Myrtha in Giselle, Gamzatti in La Bayadère and Countess Larisch in Mayerling so it is particularly fitting that we should see her in this role for her final performance with the company. We wish Hikaru every happiness for the future.'
Hikaru Kobayashi in Giselle, The Royal Ballet
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What's on dance! London's February Dance List is here….


Muskoka Custom Carpentry Ltd. (MCC) has been serving the Muskoka area with a unique approach since 1999. From our first project on Lake Joseph to our current projects on Lake Rosseau, we have built Muskoka cottage designs and boathouses on Lake Muskoka, Lake of Bays and even Bigwin Island, offering a turnkey project with in-house design and a millwork shop. We can design and build your dream summer home or renovate the one you already love. Whether you want a complete cottage project from us or from another designer, we also complete design/builds for other contractors in the area. Located just one hour from the GTA, feel free to drop in to our shop regularly to see the progress of your project. From cabinets, reclaimed flooring, custom doors and that unique piece of furniture you just cannot find, Muskoka Custom Carpentry Ltd. can help you bring your vision alive.
Originally this 1910 Muskoka classic boasted a giant lakeside covered porch, which was the main feature that sold the current owners to buy this one of a kind structure. Most would have torn down this Muskoka landmark but potential was seen in the cottage's old bones. The renovation updated all of the home's systems from geothermal heat to home automation. The dark Muskoka interior was updated with a massive timber frame. A structure which was set in through a new hole in the roof was to be a future skylight. The MCC shop custom made all the custom Ontario cabinets, millwork, flooring, and custom doors in the home. This is a very special project where we could showcase our company's skills from framing to millwork to landscaping.
A special thank you to the client who let us run free with our ideas and designs and also challenging us to do things others said weren't possible!
The Muskoka Custom Carpentry shop began as a small Muskoka cabinet shop to supply Muskoka kitchens and vanities for our summer home projects. As time went on and the projects became larger and more diverse, so did our shop.
We decided to start making our own prefinished reclaimed flooring and then prefinished trim and wall treatments. Sticking to our "finish it in the shop, not onsite" philosophy proved a better product could be achieved by doing as much of the interior at the shop as possible. Now we make, prefinish and prehang our own interior and exterior custom doors too. We also provide a complete interior design/build service for other contractors in the Muskoka region. If you want some unique Muskoka construction, MCC is a good place to start!


We were so excited to see this wedding from Autumn of Hello Miss Lovely fall into our inbox. A good beach wedding is always welcome, and the details jam-packed into this one are just icing on the cake. Plus, I'm kind of in love with the fact that Loren and Destin played The Proclaimers' "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" as their recessional!
From the bride, Loren: Destin and I knew exactly what we wanted for our destination wedding- a fun, adventurous, multi-day celebration! We wanted it to be creative, personal, romantic, and laid-back. Our idea was to have it small enough to be intimate but just big enough to have our closest family and friends there with us. We arrived in Florida six days before the wedding and our family and friends started arriving throughout the week. We began the wedding festivities with a beachside welcome bonfire and the night before our wedding we had a rehearsal dinner fiesta, then drinks to follow at a favorite local bar. For our venue we rented out the Triple Crown, which is a beach house that accommodated all of the wedding party and had beach access for the ceremony. The Lawn, where the cocktail hour and reception took place, was located between the beach and the house, so all of the wedding day events were within footsteps of each other.
I'm an Interior Designer and my husband, Destin, is a graphic designer so we both share a love for design. We both planned and designed our wedding together and our florist really helped our overall style & vibe come to life! Destin and I printed our wedding invitations and all other coordinating wedding stationary that went along with it. We painted and created wood block place cards for each guest and table numbers for each table. We also designed personal koozie favors for our guests that had Destin's hand drawn sketches of us on them! The ceremony and reception were amazing! The weather was perfect and the sunset was gorgeous. The fun and unexpected hundreds of dragonflies flying over us during the reception added a whimsical, magical feel. We enjoyed delicious food, drinks, good company, and hours of dancing under the ceiling of café lights that hung over the lawn and the stars that shined above.
Bouquet flowers: King red Protea with seeded eucalyptus for the bride; Baby's Breath for the bridesmaids.
Any advice for couples planning their weddings now? Do what is YOU and have it reflect you and yours style and don't worry about if it fits "tradition" or not! We wanted someone who knew us well and was a part of us to be the one who married us, so we had Destin's Uncle lead our ceremony. Because I have a lot of Native American family history on my side, it has become a unique tradition for my family that the Cherokee Wedding Prayer be said during a wedding ceremony. So, my grandfather, Otis, was there to read it aloud during ours. Having the people who are closest to us be a part of the ceremony made it even the more special!
From the photographer, Autumn of Hello Miss Lovely: Loren and Destin got married in Seagrove, FL at "The Lawn" by Pearly White Properties. The ceremony took place on the beach a few feet away from the reception. The day was absolutely beautiful along with the two gems saying "I Do". Loren is quite the DIY bride! She made the card holders, the table numbers, the bow-tie napkins, and the lovely ribbon chairs! Destin, a graphic designer, made their wedding stationary (did you see those amazing invites?!) and the koozies with the sketched portraits of themselves! They had a geometric-romantic wedding to the "T". It was intimate, fun, romantic, yet laid-back. My most favorite part about the entire thing is the fact Loren and Destin trusted me completely to capture their story the way I see it. They gave me free reigns as an artist and it truly was an inspiration.
The couple looks perfectly in place on the beautiful beach. Nicely done on the photography.
Where is the alter from?! We are getting married in Santa Rosa in August and I love y'all's alter!!
Who made your baby's breath crown? It is beautiful!
Thank you so much! My baby's breath crown was made by our florist, Fishers Flowers, in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. They did an amazing job!
Oh wow. Every detail in this wedding is crazy gorgeous, and such beautiful photos. It's the sky in the first one that really takes my breath away. So perfect.
I love everything about your wedding photos! I just got engaged and the thought of a florida destination wedding sounds perfect. How did you know where to start. I am searching for venues but keep finding hotels instead of small intimate locations. Any advice on how you planned this would be awesome…it's overwhelming!
Hi Jessa! Thank you so much! Congratulations on your engagement! We also wanted an intimate setting so we chose to rent a beach house! The house we decided on had a large lawn where we hosted our reception following the ceremony on the beach. I began first by choosing our location, in this case our ceremony venue was the beach and the reception venue was the house/lawn. Because we went this route instead of a hotel package, we had to be the ones to figure out our photographer, caterer, florist, etc. We were able to choose exactly what we wanted this way! We planned everything ourselves but we did hire a day of coordinator who helped the wedding day go over smoothly!
Beautiful wedding! I originally wanted to leave the country for a destination wedding but I think this may be our next option. Most of my family is in the north east. How early did you send out save the dates? Where did most of your guests stay…in near by houses or a hotel?
Love the lawn + lights.
Hi Krys! Thank you 🙂 We got married in September and I believe we sent out our save the dates in April, so 5 months prior. There weren't many hotels close by, so most of our guests stayed in houses or condos near by! This allowed everyone to be able to walk to all of the wedding festivities.
Hi Loren, I would love to chat with you about your wedding! I have been looking at the Tipple Crown property and I thought it looked like the perfect venue. After seeing your photos, I can definitely agree that it is! Do you mind if I ask what your budget was for the wedding?
Hi Julie! It was an awesome venue! You can email me at Lcstanton87@gmail.com and I would love to chat with you about it!
Hi Loren! I was wondering the same thing as Julie. Your wedding looked gorgeous and is exactly what I was envisioning for a beach wedding. However, I am from Chicago and wondering if this is going to be a pain to have to rent everything individually, especially since I am unfamiliar with the area, and if it was going to be more expensive to do it this way?
I am in love with this post and this couple! After seeing this I immediately contacted the property to see if they would be available for my wedding date! Their style is exactly what I am looking for and I was wondering what the total cost of their wedding was?
This is to the T exactly what I want for my wedding. I have been searching pinterest/internet for 3 years (long engagement I know) trying to find a taste that fit my every desire. I saw the pictures and fell in love, your pics put my vision to life! The only thing missing is a bon fire on the beach lol Anyhow, can you tell me the designer and style number of your dress. I saw the website listed but couldn't locate it, Thank you so much!
At the wedding day with the perfect dress there must be faultless hair styling to give better than normal look to the personality of the life partner.
Those lights are exactly what I want for my wedding!! I was wondering, was their a vendor that installed those lights in for you or it came with the venue? If vendor, would you be willing to share the name? Thank you so much.
I was wondering what company you used to get the Driftwood arch from its beautiful.
Hi Summer! The lights were rented and installed by Fishers Flowers in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.
The driftwood arch was rented and installed by Fishers Flowers in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida!
You are lovely and the wedding looks dreamy!
If thats okay with you, i may steal some of your ideas!
Hi Kirsten! Thank you so much! Congratulations to you and your fiancé! How exciting! That is so perfect that he owns a condo. I would highly suggest a beach wedding. I still look back and am so happy we had our wedding on the beach! Best of luck to you on your wedding planning!
Where did yall get your wedding arbor or did you make it? I love it and I'm looking for something similar!


text: Peter currently offers two talks entitled "LIFE ON THE ROAD WITH PETER KING". With a career spanning 30 years, there are so many experiences and he talks fondly and with good humour about his life in the entertainment industry. He recalls some of the people he came across during those years and with anecdotes galore he tells of some of the best and worst experiences that he has encountered along the way. Without drawing breath, he goes on to describe his time on light entertainment programmes on both BBC and ITV such as "Noel's House Party", "Keeping Up Appearances" and "Darling Buds of May", "'Allo, 'Allo", "Absolutely Fabulous" and "Generation Game". Peter also made an appearance in a costume drama starring Colin Firth entitled "The Hour Of The Pig" and also became Pierre in the ITV Drama "Lady Audley's Secret" which called for him to speak his part entirely in French.


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Q: HTTP Server running within Android app I'm working on a multilayer Android app where I have to intercept HTTP requests, modify one of the headers, execute and return responses. I can't change a way of creating requests, but I can change the API base URL used for requests. The approach I chose was writing a proxy listening on a specific port and doing a man-in-the-middle job:

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*taking requests,

*applying required changes to HTTP requests,

*executing it and

*returning response.

I applied SparkJava as an HTTP server and OkHttpClient as an HTTP client. It worked like a charm until I found it works only on Android 8 and newer. There is a problem with missing ThreadLocal<S> ThreadLocal.withInitial (Supplier<? extends S> supplier) in API prior to 26 that SparkJava's backend - Jetty, uses).
I guess I will try to look for other HTTP server framework working fine in older API and reimplement my proxy.
In the meantime, does this approach seem to be ok? Or maybe there is another way of proxying HTTP requests in Android app that would allow modifying headers having only an option of changing base API URL?
All ideas much appreciated.
PS. I know that in a typical app this kind of proxying would make a security issue, but this is not a concern in this case.


Organize extra parts in this clever box.
If your collection needs a home, you have finally found the right box. Perfect for tiny trinkets, findings, beads, or other small accessories, this box is sure to remain strong and beautiful for years to come. Made of Aspen, this box features a hidden sliding dovetail lid. Hand applied Polymer Clay inlay adds a touch of elegance and charm to this clever heirloom piece.


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Blockchain: Public Sector Use Cases (Part 2)
Jorden Woods
This is a continuation of a previous story that introduced this topic and presented the first two use cases for the public sector, Identity Management/Attestation and Government Records. Today there are tens of thousands of pilots testing blockchain technology in many aspects of society. The public sector, specifically government, has also shown significant interest in blockchain technology.
Entitlements/Citizen Services Management
Across the world, governments provide a range of services to their citizens. These services include:
Education (schools and libraries)
Healthcare (hospitals, doctors/nurses)
Emergency services (fire, police, national guard)
Military (army, air force, marines, navy)
Energy (electricity, other)
Utilities (water, garbage, sewage)
Post Office (letters, packages)
Law enforcement (courts, police)
Infrastructure (roads, schools, hospitals, utilities)
To facilitate faster and more efficient service, it would be beneficial for all governments to provide digital e-government services. In this way, people in each country could check their accounts and access information about each of the services listed above. Unfortunately, few if any of these services are available in digital format or accessible online in most countries.
Most governments are not able to provide integrated online services to their constituents due to a number of key factors. First, as was noted above, most people do not have a unified digital identity and most governments have not yet provided their citizens and legal residents with a secure digital identity. Without a secure digital identity, the security and privacy of a person's information cannot be guaranteed. Also, if services were to be accessible online, a hacker could potentially 'spoof' a person's identity to gain illegal access to these services.
Second, a large portion of government information is still held in paper form and so is not digitally accessible. Many governments have initiatives in place to digitize records information, however, most are behind or have inefficient processes which may be error-prone. In the US it is estimated that each government agency has 4 petabytes (4 million gigabyte drives) of information, 90% of which is in unstructured form like paper, email, and recorded phone conversations.
Third, many government agencies act independently of each other, so data is siloed, and it is difficult to cross-reference information on the same person across departments. A unified digital identity would be very useful for organizing and accessing information across departments, but as mentioned above, it does not exist in most countries. Additionally, interoperability of systems is necessary across data in order to make it rapidly accessible.
Blockchain Opportunity
Blockchain technology provides a single solution to all three challenges noted above. First, it can provide a secure digital identity; next it digitizes all new data transaction data automatically and securely; and finally, it creates an interoperable platform across departments and agencies. This is not a theoretical exercise as blockchain-based e-government systems do already exist.
Estonia is home to the most famous blockchain-based digital government and e-residency program. This portal enables anyone to become an e-resident of the country in 30–60 minutes and at a cost of 100 Euros. Estonian e-residents can use the portal to create a digital identity, establish a business, setup banking relationships, and execute business documents. Famous e-residents of Estonia include Tim Draper, the famous Silicon Valley VC, Pope Francis, Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany, and Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan. Estonia is also planning to launch its own digital currency called Estcoin.
Dubai is another leader in blockchain-based e-government. Dubai plans to have all of its government documents on a blockchain by 2020 and 50% of its services operating on a blockchain platform by 2021. These systems will streamline all government activities and are forecast to save 10's of millions of hours of work and billions of dollars annually. Dubai is also planning to issue a digital currency to enable cross-border payments and track all real-estate transactions on an immutable blockchain ledger.
Other countries would be wise to follow a similar path because of significant cost savings, efficiency gains, and the ability for countries to compete for businesses and citizens.
Government Activities (Voting, Taxation, Customs)
Governments also carry out a range of activities to select representatives and leaders (voting), collect revenue for operations and initiatives (taxation), and to secure their borders (customs). Currently most of these processes are not very efficient and few if any can be carried out online in most countries.
As was noted with the e-government services section above, the main issue with carrying out any of these practices online has to do with identity and security. Since most countries do not have a unified digital identity there is no easy way to authenticate the digital identity of a traveler (customs) or legal citizen / permanent resident (voting and taxation) with high certainty.
Additionally, even if a unified digital identity were to exist, centralized data storage would provide a major target for hackers who could then breach, steal, and/or change citizen information, voting results, or tax records. Ransomware attacks, for example, on these data types would be devastating. Since all of these breaches would have a high degree of societal impact, data storage systems must be ultra-secure and not built with single points of failure inherent in centralized design.
As was noted previously, blockchain-based systems can create a unified and secure digital identity. Data and transactions are then stored by default in a highly encrypted format to a decentralized network where each transaction is digitally signed. A robust consensus algorithm can ensure the validity of all transactions while the immutability of the ledger ensures the data cannot be modified from its original form.
Pilots of blockchain-based voting solutions now exist in Switzerland, Denmark, Russia, and the US. In Switzerland the city of Zug has used blockchain-based voting in combination with an Ethereum-based digital identity solution. The pilot was successful and the results are now being evaluated to ensure that the results are both immutable and auditable while protecting voter privacy. In West Virginia an e-voting pilot will be launched in November 2018 that will enable overseas military to vote in the mid-term elections. The pilot will be based on smartphones and will use streaming video, facial recognition and a military ID to confirm the identity of voters.
Online tax bills can now be paid by e-residents in Estonia via the blockchain-based solution outlined in the prior section. At the World Economic Forum in Davos in 2016, 800 attendees took part in a poll on blockchain-based taxes. 73% of respondents indicated they expected blockchain-based tax systems to be in place in most developed countries between 2023–2025.
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are working on two separate blockchain customs projects. One project is focused on validating certificates of authenticity for products that cross into the US. The joint goals are to enable customs officials to intercept counterfeit products while the second is to allow consumers to quickly verify the authenticity of products prior to purchase. The second is designed to secure the sharing and storage of data from security cameras and sensors and via an immutable record to prevent the manipulation and hacking of data.
Globally, IBM in partnership with Maersk, the Danish shipping giant, are collaborating with 90+ partners including world customs authorities, port and terminal operators, and others to streamline the global shipping process. Tradelens makes key information needed for customs officials available in real-time reducing overhead, shipping time, and administrative costs. Key government groups participating include customs authorities from Singapore, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Peru, The Netherlands, Belgium, and the US. Today after having completed over 150 million shipping activities, the blockchain-enabled project has reported average savings of 40% versus legacy systems.
As we have seen in the use cases above, blockchain technology has tremendous potential to secure and streamline all major aspects of government from identity, to personal records, to business registration, to government services to voting, customs, and taxes. As global governments are often highly inefficient and at times plagued with fraud, blockchain systems can rapidly provide a secure and efficient foundation that realizes the potential of e-government with a much lower potential for corruption.
Acknowledgements: Thanks to Radhika Iyengar-Emens, my colleague at DoubleNova Group, for her contributions. You can read part one of this article here.
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