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New Zealand makes sweeping changes to patent law
More than half a century after passing its Patents Act, New Zealand is to introduce a new patents Law. Mike Hawkins reviews the main changes the Bill will bring.
This year the New Zealand Patents Act was 55 years old. In July 2008, however, a comprehensive Patents Bill was introduced into Parliament. The General Election held on 8 November 2008 will delay its enactment.
In summary• Absolute novelty replaces local novelty • "Whole contents" is introduced to deal with conflicting applications • "Balance of probabilities" replaces "benefit of the doubt" in deciding whether a patent is to be granted • "Manner of manufacture" is retained as the definition of patentable subject matter but specific exclusions are now included. • Examination is enlarged to include grounds of lack of inventive step and utility • Automatic publication of patent specifications at 18 months from the earliest priority date • A "right to apply" requirement is replaced by a "right to grant" • Definition of infringement included but with experimental use exception. • Pre-grant inter-partes opposition proceedings are replaced by a request for re-examination • Public inspection is allowed of patent application files Fast-forward to sections » Absolute novelty
» Enlarged examination
» Whole contents
» Re-examination
» Early publication
» Patent grant
» Revocation before the commissioner
» Exclusions from patentability
» Maori Advisory Committee
» Balance of probabilities
» Micro-organism deposit
» Right to patent grant
» Prior art searches disclosed
» Term
» Infringement
» Regulation of the New Zealand patent attorney profession
» Transitional provisions
» A lost opportunity?
Absolute novelty Top
The inclusion of the "local novelty" requirement in the present Act has, in this Internet age, long been considered inappropriate. What the Bill does is to define a "prior art base" which encompasses all information available to the public in any form anywhere in the world, and both novelty and inventive step will then be tested in respect to this "prior art base".
Enlarged examination Top
The current Act restricts examination essentially to issues of novelty. The Bill now requires examination to cover novelty, inventive step and utility. The meaning of "useful" is that the "invention has a specific, credible and substantial utility". The Explanatory Note to the Bill explains that this is intended to ensure that the inventor has identified "a real world use" for the invention, and that the introduction of this test is of particular relevance for inventions involving genetic material where patents have in the past been granted without a specific use being disclosed. One issue arising out of the enlarged examination, which will need careful review by the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand, is whether the existing patent examining structure is adequate, both in terms of numbers of staff and their resources, to deal with the higher level of examination which will be required.
Whole contents Top
The "prior art base" will include, in the assessment of novelty, the information contained in a complete specification filed in respect of another patent application of earlier priority date but which was published after the priority date of the claim under consideration.
Re-examination Top
The Commissioner may, and must, if requested to do so by any person, re-examine the complete specification before or after the patent is granted. A request for re-examination before grant will effectively replace the pre-grant inter-partes opposition procedure currently available. The patent will not be granted while a request for re-examination remains undecided. Many practitioners will regret the loss of the present opposition procedure, unless it is reinstated during the passage of the Bill. It has provided a relatively robust and low cost procedure by which applications can be submitted to close scrutiny and, in many cases, refused or at least substantially amended before patent grant.
Early publication Top
Under the present Act complete specifications are published only at acceptance. Under the Bill, for non-PCT Treaty applications, the Commissioner must publish a notice in the Journal that a complete specification is open to public inspection after a period of 18 months from the earliest priority date. For Treaty applications, these are deemed to have become open to public inspection on their date of the publication under Article 21 of the Treaty.
Patent grant Top
The Commissioner is required to grant a patent as soon as reasonably practicable after three months from the date of the publication of the acceptance of the complete specification and in the absence of a current request for re-examination.
Revocation before the Commissioner Top
Under the present Act an application for revocation to the Commissioner must be made within 12 months of the sealing date. The Bill extends this so revocation can be pursued at any time following the patent grant. The existing High Court procedure for revocation will also remain.
Exclusions from patentability Top
Although the definition of invention, namely a "manner of manufacture", has been retained from the present Act, there are, in the Bill, specific exclusions: (i) where the commercial exploitation would be contrary to public order or morality; (ii) human beings and biological processes for their generation; (iii) therapeutic methods of treatment of human beings by surgery or therapy; (iv) methods of diagnosis practised on human beings; or (v) plant varieties. In the latter regard, this is to avoid conflict with the protection available under the Plant Variety Rights Act 1987. The exclusion of the methods of human treatment is contrary to the availability of protection for such inventions in Australia.
Maori Advisory Committee Top
The Commissioner is required to appoint a Maori Advisory Committee whose function is to advise the Commissioner, on request, whether a claimed invention is derived from Maori traditional knowledge or from indigenous plants or animals and, if so, whether the commercial exploitation of that invention is likely to be contrary to Maori values. The Commissioner is required to consider, but is not bound by, the advice given by this Committee.
Balance of probabilities Top
Under the current Act a patent applicant is given the benefit of the doubt in the Commissioner's decision on whether to grant a patent. This will be replaced by the more stringent test of a "balance of probabilities". This will be consistent with that used in civil proceedings in the New Zealand courts.
Micro-organism deposit Top
Where an invention is a micro-organism, for sufficiency of the description the micro-organism is required to be deposited, with a prescribed depository institution, on or before the filing date of the specification.
Right to patent grant Top
A patent may be granted to a person who is the inventor or derives title to the invention from the inventor. In contrast, any person may apply for a patent. This change of emphasis from the present Act avoids the current problems where an imperfect title to the invention at the time of application will put the resultant patent at risk.
Prior art searches disclosed Top
The applicant is required to inform the Commissioner of the results of any documentary searches by or on behalf of a foreign patent office, carried out for the purpose of assessing the patentability of an invention disclosed in the complete specification or of an equivalent application outside New Zealand. The equivalent requirement in Australia has been recently withdrawn, so whether this provision will survive through to the final Act may be uncertain.
Term Top
The term is 20 years with no extension of term provisions despite the exclusions relating to infringement (see below).
Infringement Top
Infringement of a patent is defined as doing anything that the patentee has the exclusive right to do to exploit the invention and to authorise another person to exploit the invention. Infringement also includes supplying the means to infringe to another person i.e. contributory infringement, but specifically excludes an act for experimental purposes if this does not unreasonably conflict with the normal exploitation of the invention or if an activity related to the development and submission of information required for the regulation of the manufacture, construction, use, importation, sale, hire or disposal of any product.
Regulation of the New Zealand patent attorney profession Top
The Bill sets up the Patent Attorneys Standards Board whose tasks include the approval of a draft code of conduct for patent attorneys to be developed by the New Zealand Institute of Patent Attorneys, dealing with complaints and disciplinary matters, and the qualifications and experience held by candidates for registration as a patent attorney.
Transitional provisions Top
These include provisions that patent applications made under the existing Act, divisional applications, and also any Treaty applications of early enough date, will continue under that Act.
Miscellaneous Top
Various other provisions have been carried over from the current Act. The retention of some of these are a surprise to many commentators, such as the availability of compulsory licenses and patents of addition, while others will be welcome inclusions, such as those relating to divisional applications and the ability to initially file a provisional specification. Interestingly, the "groundless threats of infringement" provisions of the present Act have not survived.
A lost opportunity? Top
The long awaited introduction of the Bill is welcomed. It comprehensively attempts to bring New Zealand's patent legislation up to date and to ensure, as far as possible, the granting of stronger patents and the refusal of patent applications below a higher threshold. However, some areas, such as exclusions from patentability and the requirement for disclosure of prior art searches, have lost an opportunity to bring New Zealand usefully closer to the Australian legislation, unless this is remedied during the Select Committee hearings.
This article was first published in Patent World, November 2008.


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Climax – Blu-Ray Review
by S Dewhirst 11 February 2019 10 February 2019
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Following on from Enter the Void (2009) and Love (2015), Gaspar Noé now gives us Climax and the plot can be summed up in a single sentence: "Spiked punch leads to bad time."
The end credits, which play at the start of the movie (because of course they do), claims that you have just watched a film based on true events. Whether this is actually true or not, who can say. The story follows a group of French dancers brought together to form a new troupe to tour America. After our jarring introduction to the apparent end of the story, there follows a series of video interviews with the various characters who make up the troupe. This is filmed as if the audience is watching these interview clips on an old TV set. On one side of the TV set are a pile of videos including Dario Argento's seminal Suspiria, Pasolini's infamous Salo and Lucio Fulci's Zombie Flesh Eaters, not-very-subtly hinting at events to come.
There then follows a dance number where everyone gets to show off. While the talent on display is certainly impressive, more than one of the cast apparently possessing double-joints of various sorts, this is followed by the camera cutting between various conversations going on in the room that range from boring to cringe-inducing to uncomfortable. There is then another dance scene that lasts nearly 10 minutes. Finally, at almost exactly the halfway mark, the cast and director are introduced in a series of on-screen credits, their names flashing up in a series of different fonts and colours.
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The story that follows is a pretentious, overblown, creatively messy and ultimately completely pointless series of events with no pay off, no catharsis and no resolution, fading off into a blank sea of white that ultimately leaves just as much impression as the characters did – i.e. none at all.
Characters get their brief video introduction before we are thrown into the dance scenes and the painfully mundane conversations, which mostly revolve around who wants to sleep with whom. When the night begins to unravel into violence, what little horror there is on show is brief and uninspired. At one point there is screaming coming from somewhere off screen, but instead the director chooses to focus on the struggles of "lead" character Selva (Sofia Boutella) who appears to have somehow got her hands caught inside her tights and is freaking out about it. But rather than investigate the screaming that hints at potentially something more interesting going on, the camera lingers on the desperate struggles of Nylon Bondage Woman for far longer than it needs to.
There is, sadly, no respite as the running time winds down. The tedium is unrelenting. The violence (what little there is) uninteresting and, for some reason, the final 20 minutes or so of the film are shot upside down. Every scene is drenched in red, bodies writhing on the ground in various stages of undress and fornication while the camera swoops and pans and zooms in and out like the cameraman is trying to film while suspended from a bungee cable. What message is being conveyed here? Is there a message? Drugs are bad? Love is a lie? Don't drink the punch at parties? It doesn't matter!
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There is no point. No rhyme nor reason to be found here. Things happen because they happen. Noé attempts to shoehorn in some deeper meaning by occasionally flashing up pithy phrases between segments like: "Death is an extraordinary experience" – which just ring hollow and empty.
There are no positives, no redeeming qualities, nothing that can be held up to make this worthwhile. It is a pointless waste of time and an insult to any audience that sits down to watch it. It has nothing to say, no deep insights into the human psyche, no revelations about what motivates a person to do what they do, nor on the sacrifices they will make to achieve their goals.
It only earns a score of one star by dint of the site editors not allowing a lower mark, but make no mistake, this is the new benchmark in terrible movies. Move over Astro, you had a good run but there is a new king in town. And its name is Climax by Gaspar Noe.
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Opposition Leader Fred Fono is furious to learn that the Police Commissioner is asking the government for an SBD$18 million cash injection in the Police budget for 2008 to buy weapons for members of the local Police Force.
The opposition leader instead warned against a possible backlash if Khan and Sogavare continue with the re-arming issue. He told Khan and the Sogavare government to respect Guadalcanal Province's opposition to the police re-arming issue. The experiences their people had with armed police in the recent crisis are horrible to speak of. He also reminds the commissioner and Sogavare to consider the opposition to the plan from the wider society.
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Quality Mexican Cuisine at Estrellita Poblana III
Estrellita's provides the Fordham community with an culinary alternative to the borough's largely Italian fare. (Courtesy of Flickr).
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By Elizabeth Nealon
Arthur Avenue is known as Little Italy, but nestled among the Italian restaurants and shops there is a Mexican restaurant that has managed to thrive since its opening 11 years ago. Estrellita Poblana III is a popular spot for many Fordham students, which might shock people who expect us to eat, sleep and breathe Italian food and never for a moment be ungrateful for the fantastic Italian culinary scene buzzing just off campus. However, one can only have pizza so many nights in a row and Estrellita Poblana III satisfies the need of so many Bronxites and Fordham students who crave a variety of eateries.
Estrellita Poblana III is one of five Bronx-based restaurants owned by the Gonzalez family who put their soul into not just the dishes, but into the whole dinner experience. In such a small space they managed to set a surprisingly large number of tables, making the seating a bit tight but not uncomfortable. The staff are friendly and clearly a close-knit group of co-workers. Many times during my visit, I could hear laughter emanating from the kitchen and non-stop banter between our waitress and the cooks.
The décor of the dining room is subtle, except for two murals on each wall which depict various Mexican landscapes and portraits of beautiful women — one who closely resembles Bella Hadid. The restaurants of Arthur Avenue are swimming in tradition and culture, and Estrellita Poblana III is not the first place that comes to mind as a family-owned restaurant in Little Italy. Instead, most people would think of Mike's Deli, whose "About Us" page on their website begins their story in 1919. The history of Estrellita's in less known than that of Mike's, but Estrellita's still manages to cook up delicious Mexican fare in a neighborhood with a low tolerance for mediocre food.
In the time I was there, various deliveries of fresh ingredients were made and the wealth of options on the menu was intimidating to say the least. Our helpful waitress chose dishes that would be perfect for people with dietary restrictions or who prefer less-spicy foods. Estrellita's guacamole might be some of the best I have ever had, and the large serving is enough to feed four or five people. I was not too optimistic on what would be available for someone who doesn't eat meat, but at Estrellita's, one can essentially substitute fish or extra veggies for meat in any dish you want. As a filling for the restaurant's burritos, tacos, fajitas, etc. it offers such a wide variety.
You could get free-range chicken while the diner next to you could be enjoying beef tripe. The sizzling fajitas come with a little drama as they're brought out while steam billows from the burning-hot cast-iron skillet containing the peppers, onions, and shrimp. The tortillas are soft and incredibly fresh and nicely display the unsung heroes of any Mexican dish – the rice and beans.
Luckily, Estrellita's delivers. On those days when the homework is piling up and you absolutely need some tacos and guacamole, you will not even have to leave campus to get some of its delicious food.
Still, the atmosphere of Estrellita Poblana III is perfect for dinner with friends. It is pretty casual spot that offers top-notch Mexican food at a comfortable price-point for many college students. Perhaps next time a friend or family member visits, show them around the unexpected side of Arthur Avenue and dine at Estrellita Poblana III.
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Sri Krishna invites us to exit the theater of the human drama and accept a role in another drama—the play of God (lila).
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An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Celia Hays Elementary, Rockwall, Texas on 25 Feb. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 17:35 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between NA1SS and W5SO. The contact should be audible over the state of Texas and adjacent areas. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English. Story: Named after a beloved longtime educator and native of Rockwall County, Celia Hays Elementary School opened in 2007. The school quickly established a tradition of educational excellence and student leadership. Currently serving more than 870 students with approximately 70 staff members, Hays consistently achieves the highest state rating for student performance as they educate kindergarten through sixth-grade students. As in past generations, Hays "Huskies" strive to become young people that act on quality principles for the betterment of their community. The school's vision is to create a culture of leadership and learning to develop a child's abilities to become leaders of tomorrow. They cultivate an environment where students thrive and are excited about learning while providing a safe and family-oriented atmosphere that is warm and inviting for students, parents, and staff. In short, Celia Hays Elementary is committed to academic success and fostering excellence in all areas by developing, recognizing, and celebrating the leaders within each student. At Hays...We Lead. We Learn. We Inspire. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. How often are new supplies sent to the ISS and has your family sent you anything while you have been on the ISS? 2. What are the best and worst parts of spacewalks? 3. What are some personal items you brought to space and is there anything you did not bring that you wish you had? 4. When you get back on earth, what will you miss most about the ISS? 5. What are some of the experiments right now on the ISS that will affect our lives in the future? 6. What is the best thing you have learned or discovered on the ISS? 7. How do you get to communicate with your family on earth? 8. What happens if you are injured seriously in space? 9. Does the food taste different than it does at home and what is your favorite food on the ISS? 10. How do you remember all the buttons and controls on the ISS? 11. What is the best part of the ISS and why? 12. How do you reuse or recycle on the ISS and what do you do with your trash that can't be reused or recycled? 13. What do you do for entertainment? 14. When there are storms on the Earth, what does that look like in space? 15. Why did you choose to become an astronaut? PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ARISS UPDATES: Visit ARISS on Facebook. We can be found at Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS). To receive our Twitter updates, follow @ARISS_status Next planned event(s): TDB About ARISS Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the ISS National Lab and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or public forms. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org. Thank you & 73, David - AA4KN
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You can sign up for free e-mail delivery of the AMSAT News Service Bulletins via the ANS List; to join this list see: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/ans In this edition: * QARMAN and Phoenix CubeSats Deployed from ISS * AMSAT Files Comments Opposing Deletion of 3.4 GHz Band * NEMO-1 Buoy Report * GNU Radio Conference - Tickets and Call for Papers * U.S. Naval Academy's PSAT3 Scheduled to Launch in Mid-March * Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution * "Getting Started with Amateur Satellites" Available with Membership * ARISS Radio Telebridge Stalwart Gerald Klatzko, ZS6BTD, SK * Upcoming ARISS Contacts * Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events * Upcoming Satellite Operations * Satellite Shorts From All Over SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-054.01 ANS-054 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins AMSAT News Service Bulletin 054.01 >From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD. DATE 2020 Feb 23 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-054.01 QARMAN and Phoenix CubeSats Deployed from ISS The von Karman Institute in Belgium (VKI) reports the successful de- ployment of the QARMAN satellite from the International Space Station on Wednesday, 19 February. QARMAN is one of several cubesats that were scheduled for deployment this week. Also, Arizona State University reports that its Phoenix CubeSat was successfully deployed from the ISS as scheduled at 9:35 UTC Wednesday. Roughly 30 minutes after deployment, its beacon was heard for the first time at an amateur radio ground station located in Indonesia. VKI also reports successful reception and decoding of telemetry from QARMAN. It is important to note that both of these satellites are using the same frequency, 437.35 MHz, for telemetry transmissions, and that they are in very similar orbits. Both satellites also follow the AX.25 protocol at 9600 baud, with GMSK modulation. It will take some trial and error before each spacecraft's TLEs can be confirmed. Operators of these satellites are actively seeking observations from amateurs. Please report to: https://community.libre.space/c/satellites-observations ANS is awaiting reports regarding the other satellites that were scheduled for deployment on Wednesday, as listed below: CubeSat Downlink (MHz) Uplink (MHz) Scheduled Deployment Time (UTC) RadSat-u 437.425 437.425 7:10 CryoCube 2261.00 2082.004 12:55 AztechSat-1 437.3 437.3 12:55 SOCRATES 914.7 914.7 14:30 Argus-02 437.29 437.29 16:00 HARP 468.0 450.0 16:00 SORTIE 468.0 450.0 17:40 [ANS thanks AMSAT-UK, VKI, and Arizona State for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- AMSAT Files Comments Opposing Deletion of 3.4 GHz Band AMSAT has filed comments on the Federal Communications Commission's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking which proposes to delete the 3.3 - 3.5 GHz (9 cm) amateur band, including the 3.40 - 3.41 GHz amateur sat- ellite service allocation. In the comments, AMSAT opposes the deletion of this allocation and em- phasizes the necessity of adequate microwave spectrum for future ama- teur satellite projects, including AMSAT's GOLF program and the Lunar Gateway. AMSAT further notes that the most desirable allocations for use as up- links are the allocations between 2.4 and 5.67 GHz. These allocations total 80 MHz. The most desirable allocation for downlink use is the 10.45 - 10.50 GHz allocation, totaling 50 MHz. As many of the proposed uses include amateur television and high-speed data transmission with satellites in high earth orbit or lunar orbit, these allocations may quickly become inadequate. AMSAT also notes that the 2.4 and 5.67 GHz allocations are widely used for ISM and consumer devices, such as WiFi and Bluetooth-enabled devices. The 3.4 GHz allocation is shared be- tween amateur use and other non-federal and federal licensees, but is free from the unpredictable interference of consumer devices. While acknowledging that the 3.4 GHz amateur satellite service allo- cation is not currently used by any amateur satellites and that it is unsuitable for worldwide communication since it is not available in ITU Region 1, AMSAT identifies a number of potential future uses for the band as worldwide usage of the other available allocations in- creases. These potential uses include a future amateur satellite in geostationary orbit above the Americas. In the comments, AMSAT also noted several non-amateur satellite uses of the broader 3.3 - 3.5 GHz amateur service allocation, including its wide use in mesh networking, EME communications, and contesting. The full text of the comments as filed can be downloaded at https://tinyurl.com/ANS-054-FCC Interested parties may file reply comments on or before March 22, 2020 at https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/ The proceeding is WT Docket No. 19- 348. [ANS thanks Paul Stoetzer, N8HM, Executive Vice President. for the ab- ove information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- NEMO-1 Buoy Report AMSAT ARGENTINA launched the NEMO-1 buoy into the Atlantic sea on Jan- uary 30th at noon, using the callsign LU7AA. It was transported 70 km east of Mar del Plata by the fisherman's ship 'Porteño', from Sandokan. The buoy, which emits in WSPR mode at 14095.6 KHz and FM VHF in APRS mode, navigated drifting free for 12 days traveling about 1100 kilo- meters, until on February 11th it was sighted and taken out of the water by the tuna vessel 'Juan Pablo II'. The captain of the ship, Rinaldi Yaco, considered that the buoy was sailing semi-sunk and decided to rescue it, informing Amsat Argentina of that event. The NEMO-1 then traveled eight more days aboard the tuna vessel, con- tinuing its mission of data capture and broadcasting, until on Feb-19 it arrived at the port of Mar del Plata, where colleagues from the Mar del Plata Radio Club picked it up and kept in custody. A group of AMSAT-LU is traveling to recover NEMO-1. The buoy will be reconditioned and a new launch is planned. It will be tried to take it, on this occasion, to more than 200 km offshore, so that it will con- tinue to navigate freely, reaffirming the commitment and contribution of radio amateurs to QRPp propagation research also helping navigation and the community. AMSAT ARGENTINA especially thanks the Captains and crews of the 'Porteño', the 'Juan Pablo II' ships and the Mar del Plata RClub in the persons of its Secretary, Jose Luis Hermida (LU9DHJ) and Jorge Garelli (LU5EOR) for the help provided and to the more than 100 'trav- elers' in NEMO-1, who supported this project helping to carry it out. http://amsat.org.ar?f=ce Adventure photos: http://amsat.org.ar?f=buoy [ANS thanks LU7AA, AMSAT Argentina for the above information] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Purchase AMSAT Gear on our Zazzle storefront. 25% of the purchase price of each product goes towards Keeping Amateur Radio in Space https://www.zazzle.com/amsat_gear +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ GNU Radio Conference - Tickets and Call for Papers GNU Radio is used by spacecraft and ground station developers around the world. GRCon is the annual conference for the GNU Radio project and community. GRCon20 will be held September 14-18, 2020 in Charlotte, N.C. The GNU Radio Conference celebrates and showcases the substantial and remarkable progress of the world's best open source digital signal processing framework for software-defined radios. In addition to pre- senting GNU Radio's theoretical and practical presence in academia, industry, the military, and among amateurs and hobbyists, GNU Radio Conference 2020 will have a very special focus: Speed, latency, delay, and timing! Enjoy our racing theme throughout the conference, featured in our con- tests and a high-octane Thursday night dinner. Papers and presentations on theme will be recognized at the conference with an award. But wait, there's more! We'll be co-located and coordinated with the TAPR Digital Communications Conference. It's the weekend immediately preceding GRCon20. Find out more at: https://tapr.org/?page_id=68 Registration and an online and mobile-friendly schedule will be posted at https://www.gnuradio.org/grcon/grcon20/ Developers and users from the GNU Radio Community are invited to pre- sent projects, presentations, papers, posters, and problems at GRCon20. Submit talks, demos, and code! Please share this Call widely. To sub- mit your content for the conference, visit the dedicated conference submission site at: https://pretalx.gnuradio.org/grcon20/cfp First round closes 17 April 2020. If accepted, your content will be immediately scheduled. Notifications go out 26 June 2020. Final round closes 1 September 2019. Submissions received between 18 April 2020 and 1 September 2020 are accepted space permitting, and notifications will be sent out on a rolling basis. Those with questions or need assistance with submitting then please write grcon(a)gnuradio.org [ANS thanks Michelle Thompson, W5NYV, AMSAT Board Member, for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. Naval Academy's PSAT3 Scheduled to Launch in Mid-March The U. S. Naval Academy's PSAT3 payload is scheduled to launch in mid- March from the Pacific Spaceport Complex - Alaska in Kodiak, AK. PSAT3 is functionally equivalent to NO-104 (PSAT2), but does not in- clude PSK31 functionality. It carries a 145.825 MHz APRS digipeater and SSTV downlink capability. PSAT3 will not be a free-flying satellite. It will remain attached to the upper stage of the launch vehicle. Consequently, the mission dur- ation will be limited to a few months, when the rocket body will de- orbit. More information about PSAT3 can be found at http://aprs.org/psat3.html [ANS thanks Bob Bruninga, WB4APR, and the IARU for the above infor- mation] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution The following Amateur Radio satellite has been added to this weeks AMSAT TLE Distribution: SwampSat-2 NORAD CAT ID 45115 (Deployed from Northrop Grumman NG-12 Cygnus 2-3-2020.) (Thanks to Nico Janseen, PA0DLO, for satellite identification.) Sadly, AO-85 (Fox-1A) has been declared at end of mission. But, I think I will retain AO-85 in the TLE distribution for a while just in case there are some last comments from our friend. (Remember AO-7?) [ANS thanks Ray Hoad, WA5QGD, AMSAT Orbital Elements Manager, for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Free Digital Copy of "Getting Started with Amateur Satellites" Avail- able for New or Renewing Members While HuskySat-1 completes it's scientific mission, check out the best resource for learning how to work through linear transponder sat- ellites (and other types of amateur satellites). For a limited time, AMSAT is making the "Getting Started With Amateur Satellites" book available as a download with any paid new or renewal membership purchased via the AMSAT Store. This offer is only available with purchases completed online, and for only a limited time. A perennial favorite, Getting Started is updated every year with the latest amateur satellite information, and is the premier primer of satellite operation. The book is presented in PDF format, in full color, and covers all aspects of making your first contacts on a ham radio satellite. Please take advantage of this offer today by visiting the AMSAT store at https://www.amsat.org/shop/ and selecting any membership option. While there, check out AMSAT's other items, including the M2 LEOpack antenna system, Arrow antennas, AMSAT shirts, and other swag. Be sure to view your cart before going to checkout. If you add a membership and then go directly to checkout, you'll never see an option to add your free gift. If you have trouble selecting your free gift, please see this YouTube video to see the steps necessary. https://youtu.be/oRqk5Am-UzE [ANS thanks the AMSAT Office for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- ARISS Radio Telebridge Stalwart Gerald Klatzko, ZS6BTD, SK When the International Space Station (ISS) orbit is not favorable for a direct Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) con- tact with a particular school or location scheduled to speak with an astronaut, ARISS radio telebridge stations bridge the gap. Gerald Klatzko, ZS6BTD, of Parklands, South Africa, one of the "regulars" during the earlier years of the ARISS program, died on February 1 at age 95. Klatzko served as an ARISS radio telebridge station in South Africa for many years until he retired. ARISS telebridge stations establish the direct ham radio link and feed two-way audio into a telebridge line for delivery to the contact site. John Sygo, ZS6JON, described Klatzko as "always bright and cheerful and a great operator," who made major contributions to the amateur service. "He was one of the first to experiment with slow-scan television," Sygo said. "For many years, he assisted NASA to link astronauts with their families using amateur radio links from Mir, the Space Shuttle, and the International Space Station. For over 2 decades he was the co- producer and presenter of Amateur Radio Mirror International." [ANS thanks ARRL for the above information] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Need new satellite antennas? Purchase Arrows, Alaskan Arrows, and M2 LEO-Packs from the AMSAT Store. When you purchase through AMSAT, a portion of the proceeds goes towards Keeping Amateur Radio in Space. https://amsat.org/product-category/hardware/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Upcoming ARISS Contacts ARISS lets students worldwide experience the excitement of talking directly with crew members of the International Space Station. A con- tact is scheduled with the Kittredge Magnet School, Atlanta, GA, direct via KQ4KMS. The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS, and the scheduled astronaut is Drew Morgan, KI5AAA. The contact is go for: Monday, 2020-02-24 at 18:23:55 UTC (31 degrees elevation). A contact is also scheduled with the Celia Hays Elementary School, Rockwall, Texas, direct via W5SO. The ISS callsign is presently sched- uled to be NA1SS, and the scheduled astronaut is Drew Morgan, KI5AAA. The contact is go for: Tuesday, 2020-02-25 at 17:35:18 UTC (31 degrees) Watch for live stream at https://live.myvrspot.com/st?cid=NWM5NW The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ Note that all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. [ANS thanks Charlie Sufana, AJ9N, of the ARISS operation team for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events Want to see AMSAT in action or learn more about amateur radio in space? AMSAT Ambassadors provide presentations, demonstrate communicating through amateur satellites, and host information tables at club meet- ings, hamfests, conventions, maker faires, and other events. Current schedule: March 6, 2020, Irving Hamfest, Irving, TX March 14-15, 2020, Science City on University of Arizona, Tuscon March 21, 2020, Midwinter Madness Hamfest, Buffalo, MN March 21, 2020, Scottsdale Amateur Radio Club Hamfest, Arizona March 28, 2020, Tucson Spring Hamfest, Tucson, AZ March 29, 2020, Vienna Wireless Winterfest, Annandale, VA May 2, 2020, Cochise Amateur Radio Assn Hamfest, Sierra Vista, AZ May 8-9, 2020 Prescott Hamfest, Prescott, AZ May 15-17, Hamvention, Xenia, OH June 12-13, 2020, Ham-Con, Plano, TX A copy of the AMSAT hamfest brochure is available for download: AMSAT Intro Brochure. This color brochure is designed to be printed double- sided and folded into a tri-fold handout. To include your upcoming AMSAT presentation and/or demonstration, please send an email to ambassadors (at) amsat (dot) org. [ANS thanks Robert Bankston, KE4AL, AMSAT Vice President - User Serv- ices, for the above information] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ AMSAT, along with our ARISS partners, is developing an amateur radio package, including two-way communication capability, to be carried on-board Gateway in lunar orbit. Support AMSAT's projects today at https://www.amsat.org/donate/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Upcoming Satellite Operations #SnowBirdRove (EL79) – February 1-29, 2020 Joe, KE9AJ, will cross the border into Florida, seeking climatical asylum in EL79 for the entire month of February. Since he will be there for an extended period, with both FM and linear gear, keep an eye on Joe's Twitter feed for specific pass announcements: https://twitter.com/KE9AJ There is a possibility that Joe may have to make a pit stop in EM54 and EM53 on his way down South on February 1st. Monitor Twitter for updates. Culebra Island, PR (FK78) February 22-23, 2020 Radio Operadores del Este, Inc, KP3E will be returning to Culebra Island February 21-23. Listen for Rafael, KP4RV, on FM satellites. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xSbPgIyhtA&feature=youtu.be Vidalia, LA (EM41) February 28 – March 1, 2020 Brian, KG5GJT, will will be operating from the bank of the Missis- sippi River in Vidalia, La. (EM41), where Jim Bowie was seriously wounded in the Sandbar Fight on September 19, 1827. This will be vacation style, so keep an eye on Brian's Twitter feed for updates: https://twitter.com/KG5GJT DN26/36 Mar 14-15 KC7JPC Linears (and possibly FM) Big Bend National Park (DL88) March 16-17, 2020 Ron AD0DX, Doug N6UA, and Josh W3ARD will operate from Big Bend National Park to put grid DL88 on the air. Details will be added here, as they come available, but you are more than welcome to keep an eye on their individual Twitter feeds: https://twitter.com/ad0dx https://twitter.com/dtabor, and https://twitter.com/W3ARDstroke5 #NevadaMayhem part 1: Central Nevada (DM19) March 21, 2020 David, AD7DB, will venture deep into Central Nevada to specifically activate grid DM19 on Saturday March 21. This is actually down a side road from "The Loneliest Road in America." Hardly any hams even live in that grid. It's for sure that few ever activate it. On the way there, Friday March 20, he will try to also activate some or all of: DM06, DM16, DM07, DM08, DM17 and DM18. Going home Sunday March 22, he will try to visit them again. This will be on FM satellites only. Internet and cell coverage may be very poor up there, but for updates check Twitter: https:/twitter.com/ad7db Please submit any additions or corrections to ke4al (at) amsat.org [ANS thanks Robert Bankston, KE4AL, AMSAT Vice President - User Serv- ices, for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Satellite Shorts From All Over + Students in the Husky Satellite Lab at the University of Washington have confirmed via their Facebook page that they have been commanding HuskySat-1 to various transmitter power levels and beacon intervals. Some amateurs tracking the bird, which carries a linear transponder to be activated later, had feared that the varying levels were a sign of problems. But this is part of the experimentation. The Husky- Sat team has been providing updates on their operations on their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/pg/UWCubeSat/posts/ You should not need a Facebook account to view that link. (ANS thanks UW CubeSat Team for the above information) + NASA will accept applications for its next astronaut class March 2 to 31. Applicants must be U.S. citizens with a master's degree in a STEM field and two years of relevant professional experience. To sign up, see: https://www.nasa.gov/astronauts (ANS thanks NASA HQ News for the above information) + International Astronomical Youth Camp will take place in Spain from 12 July to 1 August 2020. The camp typically hosts around 65 parti- cipants, aged between 16-24 years old. The IAYC's main aims are to promote knowledge on astronomy and related sciences in a unique, in- ternational atmosphere. Participants work on a research project of their own choosing over the course of the three weeks, culminating in a final report. See https://www.iayc.org/ for details. (ANS thanks Carys Herbert, IAYC Leaderteam, for the above informa- tion) + The ARISS-UK Team have announced that the Electromagnetic Field 2020 event is to host an ARISS contact during the weekend of July 23-26. The event will be held at Easton Manor Deer Park, near Ledbury in Herefordshire, UK. Information and event tickets available at: https://blog.emfcamp.org/2020/02/14/ticket-sales-dates/ (ANS thanks AMSAT-UK for the above information) + The maiden flight of the Long March-5B rocket carrying a trial ver- sion of China's new-generation manned spaceship is expected to take place in April, indicating the imminent start of construction of China's space station. The rocket, the prototype core capsule of the space station, and the experimental manned spaceship are undergoing tests at the Wenchang Space Launch Center on the coast of south China's island province of Hainan. https://bit.ly/2VcjXrO (ANS thanks Space Daily for the above information) + A new version of the game of "chicken" is evolving in outer space. According to Gen. John Raymond, the U.S. Space Force Chief, Russian "inspector" satellites are threatening the tenuous stand-off stabil- ity between adversarial spacefaring nations. Since Novemeber, the U.S. Space Command has been tracking a satellite known as Cosmos- 2542 which ejected a smaller, nested satellite referred to as Cosmos- 2543. The Russian satellites have been actively maneuvering near USA 245, a classified military imaging satellite. (ANS thanks Space Daily for the above information) + Amazon has patented a mechanism for throwing satellites into space with a multi-drone-guided whip, mounted on a boat. See details at: https://bit.ly/37KWPmL Note, though, that Amazon (and other tech companies) have a history of patenting things that they'll never actually build, such as Amazon's underwater fulfillment centers: https://bit.ly/2Tf7DV9 Has April Fool come early? (ANS thanks The Orbital Index for the above information) --------------------------------------------------------------------- /EX In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership in the President's Club. Members of the President's Club, as sustaining donors to AMSAT Project Funds, will be eligible to receive addi- tional benefits. Application forms are available from the AMSAT Office. Primary and secondary school students are eligible for membership at one-half the standard yearly rate. Post-secondary school students enrolled in at least half time status shall be eligible for the stu- dent rate for a maximum of 6 post-secondary years in this status. Contact Martha at the AMSAT Office for additional student membership information. 73 and Remember to help keep amateur radio in space, This week's ANS Editor, K0JM at amsat dot org
by Kyle Y 22 Feb '20
Rotator has been sold. Thanks to all who inquired about it. 73 Kyle K0KN
: ARISS contact with Schools
by KA9QJG 22 Feb '20
Hello hope Everyone is doing well Heatwave N/W Indiana almost 50 tomorrow and our first little local Ham fest of the yr I have a Amateur Radio Op friend who is also a School teacher 1 through 8 , He has got authorization to get some who are interested in Amateur radio He has applied for a FCC School Club call I think this is a great idea to teach the Young generation to put down their cell phones and tablets and learn this form of Communications too . At 73 I have 23 Grand and 24 Great Grandkids only one is interested in ham radio a 12 yr old girl I have had a 8 Yrs. old show me how to fix and use my fancy Motorola Smart phone LOL So the question is can someone please send Me a link that I can share with him on setting up a contact with the international Space Station Myself and a few others will be donating some equipment to him he is a new ham but wants to teach and share .. He was also on Communications in the Military Thanks 73 Don KA9QJG Ps The greatest thing I have hear from Him or anyone else it is now ok to be a Geek I got laughed at for My pocket protector LOL
Re: [amsat-bb] AO92 L/V mode?? (Cameras and PSK31)
by Robert Bruninga 22 Feb '20
Both cameras and PSK31 are underutilized. PSAT2 downlinks an image every 2 or 4 minutes IF it is in sunlight and IF someone is uplinking PSK31 on 29.4815 or so. Then the PSK31 and any images will be downlinked on 435.350. PSAT also has PSK31 transponder on that frequency but its uplink is on 28.120 the normal ten meter PSK band. So it is active more often. -----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces(a)amsat.org> On Behalf Of Scott Harvey via AMSAT-BB Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO92 L/V mode?? A suggestion ... Unless I have missed it no one had requested high speed data mode, camera downlink. It seems like this mode is used way to little. There are several satellites in orbit that have the ability to downlink pictures of the earth and it seems like the feature is under used
I'm considering parting with my G5500 rotator, and putting that toward an Icom 910. Is this still a good rig for satellites and weak signal work? Anyone looking for a G5500 or selling a 910? Please contact me directly. Thanks 73 Kyle K0KN Olathe, KS
AO92 L/V mode?? A suggestion
by tjschuessler@verizon.net 22 Feb '20
I would like to propose a compromise on the L/V mode day. I understand that the week days have fewer stations for L Band folks to work. The reality is that many folks have to work during the week and that means they will probably not have the ability to get on. The problem with making it from Saturday evening to Sunday evening local time is that it cuts off a whole segment of people who might only get to use U/V but on these weekend passes. Yes I know, there are plenty of U/V passes for the average Joe to use I am concerned that newer ops, might not understand and think that the hobby was only for the privileged few. My compromise suggestion would be a Sunday evening to Monday schedule. Turn it on first pass on Sunday Evening (Monday UTC) and letting the 24 hour timer go from there. It is still a weekend for many and I bet the activity level on those two local Sunday evening passes would go up from the week day version of L/V but still offer more opportunities for the U/V only operators/rovers to get their fun in. Just a thought. Tom Schuessler, N5HYP EM12ms
Upcoming ARISS contact with Kittredge Magnet School, Atlanta, GA
An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Kittredge Magnet School, Atlanta, GA on 24 Feb. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 18:23 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between NA1SS and KQ4KMS. The contact should be audible over the U.S. state of Georgia and adjacent areas. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English. Story: Kittredge Magnet School (KMS) is a public magnet school for high-achieving students, and has been recognized three times as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. Our students are drawn from 45 public schools across the DeKalb County School District. Students must first score a high level on the standardized testing at their home schools, then they can apply for admission to Kittredge via a lottery system. Once a student is accepted into Kittredge, he/she can remain in the magnet program through high school. The Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement recently awarded Kittredge Magnet School the Platinum Award, as one of the Highest Performing Schools in the state. There are currently 480 students at Kittredge in grades four through six, comprising a demographically and culturally diverse community. Our faculty and staff work hard to provide a rigorous program that challenges students to "see beyond" their textbooks, be creative problem-solvers, and to explore the real-world applications of their learning in all fields of discipline. We offer students a creative and challenging approach to problem solving with flexible content. Our school has established an amateur radio station, used to enhance classroom instruction, and there is also a school amateur radio club. Sixth grade science curriculum focuses on Earth and Space; students recently took a 3-day field trip to Space Camp in Hunstville, AL. Kittredge students have been planning for and building towards this ARISS contact all year, and they are so excited and honored to have this opportunity. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. What education is required to become an astronaut? Do you have any advice for students who want to become astronauts? 2. Is an American always "in charge" on the ISS or do the different countries take turns? 3. Do you only go to the ISS with the same team, or do you meet new people every time you go? 4. Is there a "waiting list" for countries that want to be part of an ISS team, and is there a maximum number of team members at one time? 5. How do you communicate with fellow astronauts aboard the ISS when there is a language barrier? 6. What is the hardest activity that you do on the Space Station? 7. Does the food taste good? How do you season it? 8. What type of experiments do astronauts do in space? 9. What would happen if you put dry ice inside the space station and outside the space station? 10. What were you allowed to take with you to the ISS, how much are you allowed, and how did you decide what to bring? 11. Are you able to see some of the other planets and their moons more clearly from the ISS? 12. How does the 16 sunrises and sunsets affect your sleep schedule? 13. Can you vote for political events while in space and if so how? 14. Is there an emergency plan in case something goes wrong during launch? If so, what is it? 15. Has someone ever gotten sick or had a medical emergency on the ISS? If so, what is the procedure? 16. How much radiation do you get, on average, in a normal stay on the ISS, and do you see any change in physical and/or mental health as a result? 17. How would the ISS get more oxygen if it ever ran out of oxygen? 18. Is it easy to write in space, or do you have to use different materials to write there? 19. What do you with your trash in space? 20. Do you grow any food up there and how do you make sure you have enough food to last you before another shipment comes in? PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ARISS UPDATES: Visit ARISS on Facebook. We can be found at Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS). To receive our Twitter updates, follow @ARISS_status Next planned event(s): 1. Celia Hays Elementary, Rockwall, Texas, direct via W5SO astronaut is Drew Morgan KI5AAA Contact is go for: Tue 2020-02-25 17:35 UTC Watch for live stream at https://live.myvrspot.com/st?cid=NWM5NW About ARISS Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the ISS National Lab and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or public forms. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org. Thank you & 73, David - AA4KN
HUSKYSAT-1 pass over VK 0736utc 21st February
by cjhurst@bigpond.net.au 21 Feb '20
Husysat-1 just passed over VK with 16 degree elevation pass. 10 second bursts of telemetry at 2minute 15 second intervals. Not sure what that means in terms of operation. Power output recorded were 190 milliwatts, 310 milliwatts and 240 milliwatts. 4 bursts noted 9 packets decoded. 73 Colin VK5HI.
AMSAT Presence in Kodiak, AK?
Is there any local AMSAT rep or operator in Kodiak Alaska? PSAT3 should launch from there in Mid March and it would be nice to know if there is any local hams interested in the launch. Bob
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Gijsbert Karel van Hogendorp, född 27 oktober 1762 i Rotterdam, död 5 augusti 1834 i Haag, var en nederländsk greve och statsman; bror till Dirk van Hogendorp.

G.K. van Hogendorp blev 1782 anställd vid arvståthållarens garde, men studerade sedermera juridik och blev pensionaris i Rotterdam. Då Holland 1795 erövrades av fransmännen, övertog han en affär i Amsterdam och satte sedan till en del av sin förmögenhet vid ett misslyckat försök att på Godahoppsudden grundlägga en koloni för huset Oraniens anhängare.

År 1813 bidrog G.K. van Hogendorp kraftigt att återuppsätta huset Oranien på tronen. I den kommitté, som efter Hollands befrielse (1813) skulle uppgöra förslag till ny konstitution, utövade han såsom ordförande stort inflytande. Han blev därefter chef för utrikesdepartementet och vicepresident i statsrådet samt greve, men tog 1816 avsked. I Generalstaternas andra kammare, av vilken han 1815 blev ledamot, anslöt han sig till oppositionen emot den konservative ministern Cornelis Felix van Maanen.

G.K. van Hogendorp författade bland annat Bijdragen tot de huishouding van staat van het koningrijk der Nederlanden (tio band, 1818–29) samt Lettres sur la prospérité publique (två band, 1830) och La séparation de la Hollande et de la Belgique (1830). Hans Brieven en gedenkschriften (sex band, 1866–1903) utgavs av hans son och sonson.

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Q: How to use Meteor.users.update to inc a variable in a case specific object? I need to inc a variable within the case specific object in an array in the profile object in the users object/mongo collection. The case specific object's name will equal a local variable, and the I want to inc the variable num by 1. What would the syntext for this look like?

A: I don't know exactly what your model looks like but here is an example that may help you.
Test=new Mongo.Collection(null);

var id=Test.insert({
  hashtags:[{
    tag:"meteor",
    count:2
  },{
    tag:"javascript",
    count:5
  }]
});

var tag="meteor";

Test.update({
  _id:id,
  "hashtags.tag":tag
},{
  $inc:{
    "hashtags.$.count":1
  }
});

console.log(Test.findOne());

In this example, we specify in the query that we're interested in updating only the array item whose tag matches our local variable, then we use mongodb $ positional operator to increase the item count property accordingly.

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The UK has been invited as a guest nation to send a team to the Balkan Mathematical Olympiad, to be held in Chişinău, Moldova from 2–8 May. The Team Leader is Dr Geoff Smith of the University of Bath and the Deputy Leader is Jacqui Lewis of St. Julian's International School, Carcavelos, Portugal. After the training camp held at Trinity College, Cambridge from 8–12 April, the team has been selected as follows.
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Live the night on one of the biggest celebration in the world where relatives and friends reunite over timeless spreads of traditional cuisine and carousing on Chinese New Year at these oriental dwellings in town.
Splashes of red decorations and wall hangings are what you can expect to greet you in most Chinese household during the festive month. Yet, some gatherings are held away from home to be free from the busy kitchen preparations and the tricky taboo that restricts house cleaning on the celebratory days.
In a house where no cleaning is allowed after hosting a party only leaves the group to assemble elsewhere festive. So take your drinks and holiday episode to the east where tradition is upheld from the mixing of classic and contemporary Chinese culture in food, ambience and drinks that fit an absolute Chinese New Year celebration.
Step into Suzie Wong and find yourself in the milieu of the old prosperous Shanghai. There's nothing more seductive than a fictional reality of classic glamour from the background and cheongsam-clad hosts with strings of extravagant performances. While birdcage light fixtures make the inner scene sultry, the masculine lounge outside let you sink in their Cheshire tufted seats and take unassuming sips of beer from a Chinese teacup.
Best for friends or business gathering with grandeur and partying with cabaret shows.
More on drinks from dine, relish wanton noodles or steamy shumai at the noodles place at Suzie Wong for a post-drink session. The vintage Hong Kong themed stall is a notable entrance point to the exclusive club of Suzie Wong.
Well-located at Six Senses Duxton, Yellow Pot strikes the scene in Singapore with its bold accents of black, gold and yellow–turning old-age traditional recipe trendy again within the old Chinese shophouse facade. Dining in the restaurant may satiate your mood and appetency in the nicely decorated crossover of Chinese designs and 18th century English indentures, selected from British designer Anouska Hempel's personal collection. Under the large golden fan, Chinese screens and abundance of yellow pots, the dining enclave takes pride in a sustainably driven time-tested recipes, headed by Chef Sebastian Goh, to present a classic and innovative authentic Chinese cuisine that are organic and free of unhealthy additives.
Family dining and large groups for healthy and hearty meal in luxe surroundings.
Seafood and meat dishes at Yellow Pot are portioned for sharing. Crispy Sichuan Chicken, Wok-Seared Organic Grass-fed Beef Tenderloin and Sesame-coated Braised Duck Spring Roll are some of the authentic flavours to complement an oriental dining experience.
Propped above a Chinese roof with hanging red lanterns, the glowing signage of Fu Luck make heads turn to the vintage dining scene. The recurring picture of the most iconic red rooster from classic Chinese tableware–colourfully parroted on the ceiling and tables–is a friendly reminder that dredge up the good old days. Upon entering the restaurant, an instant throwback to the 80s is only possible when most of its furnishings and decorations are reconstructed, custom-made and handcrafted to match the originals. Equally tasteful is their series of cocktails that uses tropical flavours to make one feel like home.
Channeling nostalgia over dinner with company in oriental antiquity.
Comfort food is served in oriental tapas concept for sharing. The freshest dimsum take shapes in steamed or crispy deep-fried served with Chinese-inspired salads and 'baowich sliders', a merge of mantou bao and sandwich.
Chynna wows the palate with contemporary Cantonese and Shanghainese cuisine and an interactive dimsum kitchen. Closely resembling an old palace's abode, another sight to catch is their dexterous tea-master that pours a specially brewed 8-Treasure Welcome Tea through a metre-long spout from his kettle.


Juba Arabic, Spanish, Chinese, French, and Swahili. The translations/sub-titles hopefully will roll out months after the English release. We have had many offers from nationals to translate the film into their language.
http://vimeo.com/10447860 (make sure your speakers are on).
God has demonstrated His great generosity of heart to us through you. We have been so humbled at the willingness of many talented people who have come together in this labor of love for the Kingdom. Many of you have prayed, given, encouraged, and helped bring this documentary into being. We are so thankful. Don't stop now!
Speaking of prayer, we have sought to marinate this project in prayer. We would so love you to join us if you live in America, on our prayer conference call this Saturday at 9 am Pacific Standard time. Even if you can be on the call just 5 or 10 minutes we would so love you to join us.
We would love your prayers for Southern Sudan. There are elections this April, and there will be another vote early in 2011 for Southern Sudan to become it's own nation.
Two people I know, had Jesus appear to them and say the church must draw a line in the sand for Sudan, or Islam will go from Cairo to Cape Town. This is a significant moment in the history not only of Sudan but Africa. Please ask the Lord if Sudan is to be a part of your prayer life in the coming months.
Pascal said that with prayer, God gives man the dignity of causality. Your prayers for Sudan can shape history.
The more we see the wounds of the world, the more we are convinced that forgiveness is the key to healing of ancient hatred. We see this film promoting the power of forgiveness to many cultures and people groups. We believe God's anointing is significantly on Mama Shekinah's story and that it will be transformative to those who see it.
We are praying about a distribution model where churches will become theatres, sell tickets, and keep half the ticket revenue for their mission projects. (Let us know if your church would be interested in showing the completed film).
Thank you for being in this God adventure with us. May His fame and renown continue to increase through you.
The Story-Colin, born in the Bahamas, is feral. His is a life hell deep in drugs, jail, and sexual perversion. At a ministry school in England, Colin falls in love with Hedwig from Paraguay, recently healed from a life hell deep in squeaky clean, spiritual legalism, anorexia, and perfectionism. They marry and travel all over East Africa teaching trauma and grief recovery. One year later, Colin and Hedwig are attacked in Sudan by children of the Lord's Resistance Army. Colin is killed, and Hedwig, who is pregnant begins to lose their baby. Hedwig two years later returns, with their two year old daughter, Shekinah, to live among and express forgiveness to the abducted child soldiers of the Lord's Resistance Army.
What's our greatest hope for this? Millions of international viewers who realize afresh how worthy Jesus is of a life given fully to Him.
3. God's ability to creates life from costly forgiveness.
Distribution-We are praying for some divine connections regarding this. We need God to open wide doors that only He could open, in order to be viewed in many nations. Right now we are praying for some well known individuals to view and endorse this project.
Possible Book Hook-Sovereign World, a British publishing company connected with Ellel, is doing a book on Hedwig.
Most of All-We want God's fingerprints all over this film, from inception, to carrying, to delivery. May it accomplish all that's in His heart, and export the power of forgiveness to many nations in Africa and around the world.


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Pan-Roasted Artichokes with Garlic and Lemon is rated 3.0 out of 5 by 3.
A seasonal favorite, these garlic and citrus-spiked artichokes are delicious as an appetizer served with country-style bread and shards of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
Fill a large bowl with water. Squeeze the juice from the quarters of 1 lemon into the bowl.
Working with 1 artichoke at a time, remove the tough outer leaves to expose the light yellow core. Peel the stem end of the artichoke, keeping about 1 inch of the stem intact and exposing the pale, tender core. Trim 1 inch off the top of the artichoke and cut the artichoke in half lengthwise through the center. Using the tip of a spoon, scoop out the furry choke. Add the cleaned artichoke halves to the lemon water. Keep the artichokes in the water until ready to cook; they may be stored in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days. Just before cooking, spread the artichokes on paper towels, sliced side down, to drain and pat dry.
In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil until nearly smoking. Sprinkle the pan generously with salt and pepper. Carefully place the artichokes, sliced side down, in the pan, making sure they lie flat. Season with salt and pepper and slip the garlic into the spaces between the artichokes. Cook, shaking the pan occasionally to keep the artichokes from sticking, until they are evenly browned underneath, 6 to 10 minutes. Using tongs, lift 1 or 2 artichokes up to check for doneness.
Add the quarters of 1 lemon to the pan, place a piece of foil over the pan and cover with a lid. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes more. Remove the pan from the heat and keep covered. Let the artichokes cool to room temperature, 30 to 45 minutes.
Transfer the artichokes to a serving platter. Squeeze the juice from the cooked lemon wedges into the pan and whisk to scrape up any browned bits stuck to the pan bottom. Pour the juice over the artichokes, garnish with the remaining lemon quarters and serve.
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Rated 4 out of 5 by Oaklandfoodie from Beautiful and delicious Nice way to cook artichokes. We did not wait for 45 minutes as suggested and should have. We will make it again and fix that!
Rated 4 out of 5 by MonsoonPuma from Flavorful and light! This is the first time I attempted to make pan roasted artichokes, and the ingredient list is perfect! The prep work is extensive, but I am savoring the crispy inside of a section of artichoke - if anything I would use less oil. Would definitely use this recipe again.
Rated 1 out of 5 by Kylesboo from Disappointment I was really excited about this recipe until I tried it. It was a lot of work without the pay-off. We ended up tossing these in the garbage.


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Grade 11 biologists visit RIKEN Yokohama
Grade 11 biologist recently were offered the opportunity to get a first hand impression of what research looks like in the real world. Standard and higher level IB Biology students were invited by the Yokohama Campus of RIKEN, which is Japan's largest comprehensive research institution.
RIKEN is renowned for high-quality research in a diverse range of scientific disciplines. It was founded in 1917 as a private research foundation in Tokyo and it has grown rapidly in size and scope, today encompassing a network of world-class research centers and institutes across Japan.
The Yokohama Branch conducts research in sustainable resources, integrative medical sciences, life science technologies, drug discovery, medical technology, and structural biology. It is also the site of nuclear magnetic resonance facilities. Saint Maur International School students were introduced to two of the major undertakings of the Yokohama Branch, the DNA sequencing (FANTOM project), and the nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) facilities.
Dr Jay Shin, a unit leader at RIKEN gave a talk on the nature of research and explained to our students some of the research that his groups is currently undertaking After a stimulating Q&A, Dr Shin proceeded to give us a tour of the DNA sequencing labs.
Dr Shin explaining the nature of scientific research
After that, we moved to another wing of the main building and we were shown the impressive NMR facilities. NMR spectroscopy is a research technique that uses the magnetic properties of certain atomic nuclei in order to investigate the physical and chemical properties of atoms, as well as larger molecules in which they are contained (such as protein structure for example).
We would like to thank RIKEN for giving us the opportunity to visit their facilities and we look forward to going there again.


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Aligning Post-Merger Culture Integration
By Susan Rubin
Founded on January 1, 2017, Inclusa is a not-for-profit organization delivering a person-centered and community-focused approach to long-term care. The organization is the product of a recent merger between three Wisconsin-based organizations that were in business collectively for almost 20 years. Supporting over 1,100 employees across the state, the company was experiencing some challenges with their cultural integration after the merger, as a result of different backgrounds and environments.
Commitment to People
"I joined our organization right after the merger process had been initiated. At that time, we were challenged with bringing three organizations together, which included 1000+ colleagues who were accustomed to different workplace cultures and varying sets of business practices. We were officially one organization in name, yet needed to bridge the gaps that existed everywhere else, especially the culture gap," says Michelle Fellenz, Chief Talent Learning & Culture Officer.
Michelle, along with the leadership team at Inclusa, decided cultural integration and management was one of the core issues that would need to be addressed early on for the organization to come together and align on other key business issues. The team had collected feedback using various qualitative methods in the past, but they knew they would need to dive deeper in order to understand what was going well in the organization and where opportunities existed for development.
Change Starts at the Top
CEO Mark Hilliker, Chief Member Experience Officer Kris Kubnick, Michelle, in addition to the rest of the Inclusa leadership team, were all introduced to Human Synergistics at the Regional Cultural Conference in 2018. It's here where, as a group, they participated in the Culture Journey Experience and immediately felt a need to connect.
"The conference really provided two things for our leadership team. First just starting to understand a little bit more around what culture really is. I think we talk a lot about culture…we know what organizational development is, but it tends to leave the room when you start talking strategy. So, it was good for our leadership team to digest what the word culture really means. It also created alignment. It helped everyone get onboard and recognize that there needs to be an investment at the senior leadership level in order to make any change move across the organization," says Kubnick.
Mark, Michelle, and Kris all saw an opportunity to take the idea of workplace culture and make it more tangible for the company. "With 12 years of experience and the assessment tools that provided quantitative data showing where we are, where we want to go, and how we need to get there – Inclusa's culture journey seemed attainable. There was also alignment in both our organizational values and Human Synergistics'. And I think ultimately that really got us excited to partner with them on our journey," Kubnick explains.
Establish a Behavior Baseline
The leadership team surveyed the entire organization using the Organizational Culture Inventory® (OCI®) and Organizational Effectiveness Inventory® (OEI) in order to establish a baseline for the climate and culture at Inclusa. Mark, Michelle, and Kris also went through Human Synergistics' accreditation workshop in order to help implement and understand the assessments and results.
Additionally, being able to visually represent the preferred culture to Inclusa colleagues, using the OCI Ideal, was key to creating universal buy-in and an investment to work towards a more Constructive culture. The team also executed the Culture Journey Event at multiple locations, which helped employees more easily digest the assessment results.
"The results were fantastic!" Hilliker says. "We had over an 80% response rate which I'm really proud of. I think it demonstrates the interest that our colleagues have in the organization and in its future. With this information, we were hopeful that we'd be able to build a strong baseline to better understand what our culture looks like today and the ideal culture for us to move towards."
Michelle and Mark share what they discovered in their survey results
Invest in Development
The Inclusa leadership team has gone so far as to take their results on the road. The team has hosted over 13 organization-wide "road shows", in which they travel to regional locations across Wisconsin in order to share the survey results and findings firsthand.
As they look towards the future and where the culture integration process of the organization is headed, there is a beacon of light shining on the opportunity for change.
"One of our focus areas, and another catalyst for our culture journey, was that we were all working in a very transactional mindset…very much siloed across the organization. We are, and will continue to, look at ways to reinvent how we're structuring our teams to help improve interactions and collaboration," says Kubnick.
Inclusa's leadership team share how culture is still transforming
While it's never an overnight change, the culture integration process of a merger is a vital part of an organization's success when done correctly. Inclusa has already begun to implement some crucial steps to make this change happen for their colleagues. They've implemented a philosophy called The Inclusa Way to reinforce the cultural norms around Humanistic-Encouraging, Achievement, and Affiliative.1 The team has also adopted a downward communication approach using Pop-Up Webinars to engage the broader organization and share information and updates more regularly.
Does your organization need help assessing or managing the impact of its current culture? The experts at Human Synergistics can help you understand what's expected of your employees and how those expectations affect your business. Also, check out our newly released book, "Creating Constructive Cultures" to learn how organizational leaders around the world are creating more productive workplace cultures.
Contact us if you would like help assessing the current or ideal culture of your organization.
1 The terminologies are from Robert A. Cooke, Ph.D. and J. Clayton Lafferty, Ph.D., Organizational Culture Inventory® and Organizational Effectiveness Inventory®, Human Synergistics International, Plymouth, MI. Copyright © 1987-2007. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
Susan Rubin
Susan Rubin is the Director of Marketing at Human Synergistics. She has a strong background in marketing and communications across various industries and sectors.
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Marilyn Manson is a musician, painter, and actor. Known for his controversial music, and dark style. His stage name, "Marilyn Manson" comes from mixing what he believes to be the two most influential people in recent American history; actress and model Marilyn Monroe, and serial killer Charles Manson.
Mini Manson portrait done by Andrea Morales in Spain.
Brilliant black and grey Manson by Angel Lopez Sousa at The Shining Tattoo in Spain.
Black, grey, and red portrait with pentagram by Draven Heart in Adelaide.
He has sold millions of copies of his albums, and his influence reaches far and wide. He has a cult following, and those who love his music, really love it. He sells out stadiums around the world, and never fails to awe the crowd.
Disney meets Manson in this more traditional style portrait by Christian Grimma at Sigil Ink.
Satanic pope Manson by Matthew Murray at Black Veil Tattoo in Salem Massachusetts.
Realistic creepy Manson by Paul Acker at Seance Tattoo Parlour in Bensalem PA.
His music is described as shock rock, and goth, and his style follows in this same manner. Manson has had numerous run ins with the law, and public, including being blamed in part for the infamous Columbine school shooting. He has also had his shows protested by religious groups for being Satanic. Manson has been given the honorary title of "reverend" in the Satanic Church, but has said many times before in interviews that he does not actually believe in the devil, or any religion. All of his art is satirical and made to shock those who listen, and view it.
Terrifying portrait from The Beautiful People music video, by Dan Molloy in Perth, Australia.
Heavy black portrait by Johnny Scillieri at Ace Tattoo in Glendale AZ.
Hyper realistic Manson, also by Paul Acker.
As a tattoo, Manson is often done as a portrait, showing off his own various tattoos, makeup, and various costumes from music videos, photo shoots, and live shows.
Black and grey portrait showing off his own tattoos by Laura Gomez at The Ink Captains Tattorium.
Green Manson from his Smells Like Children days, by Mike Guinn.
What is your favorite Marilyn Manson song?


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Q: ios 8.3 UIWebView loading indicator not dissapearing I have a controller with a webview that loads some links. If the link takes some time to load, the webview shows a loading indicator (I don't do it, it is done automatically). If the link does not load, and the user goes back, while he goes to the previous controller, the webview's loading indicator is still active. Any suggestions on how to hide it?
EDIT: image of the indicator I mean:
Indicator

A: I assume you are referring to the indicator in the status bar that shows when there is network activity.  If so, this indicator is controlled by calling
    [[UIApplication sharedApplication].networkActivityIndicator=YES|NO;

Applications need to manage the indicator.  UIWebView nor the URL loading components of iOS will do this for you.
You should stop a UIWebView instance from continuing to load its view by calling stopLoading.


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