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UK Government Proposes Changes to ESOS Legislation
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The government have proposed to improve ESOS which is a government legislation that was introduced in 2014. The proposal may come into force before Phase 3. ESOS is a UK legislation that mandates organisations to audit their estates and establish opportunities for...
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Organisations face the challenge of reducing their carbon emissions and meeting the government's target of Net-Zero by 2050. After advice from the UK's Committee on Climate Change in 2019, the UK government became the first country to aim towards a target of Net-Zero...
Helping Higher Education to Comply with Energy Legislations!
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It is important your institution is compliant with various energy legislations to become more energy efficient. Higher Educational Institutions are required to comply with numerous energy legislations such as DEC's and Air Conditioning (TM44) Inspections. More...
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Prepare Your School For The Academic Year By Ensuring Your DECS Are Up To Date
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Prepare Your Organisation For The Next MEES Milestone
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The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) legislation now requires EPCs to be at a level C in 2027 and B by 2030. The UK Government has released a consultation on raising MEES requirements in non-domestic properties that are rented. Landlords now have 6...
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National Clean Air Day has provided business's with an important reminder to take responsibility to reduce their carbon usage and air pollution. As a business, it's increasingly important to monitor your carbon footprint and energy consumption to ensure...
How Energy Audits Can Help You Determine How to Improve Your Properties Energy Rating
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If you currently let your property, you may be aware that from April 2023 you will no longer be able to let your property if it holds an F or G EPC rating. In April 2018, amendments were made to EPC requirements for landlords, known as the Minimum Energy...
How We Can Help Your Institution to Reduce Carbon Emissions
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Many organisations face the challenge of reducing their carbon emissions and energy consumption to help battle climate change and meet the UK governments target of net zero emissions by 2050. Higher education institutions like all other organisations have to make a...
Take Measures To Become An Energy Conscious Organisation
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Now Covid-19 restrictions are beginning to reduce, more offices and business are able to re-open. Is your business aware of how to become energy efficient? Here at Compliance365, we are constantly looking for ways to not only reduce our own energy consumption...


Well, most of our recommendations start with "Somebody asked us to recommend him or her some Books About a topic N all" and trust me, it is true! XYZ (we can't reveal the name of the user as he has asked us not to) asked us for some Book Recommendations on Instagram that shows the story of getting sober for his friend and thus, we got the idea of writing this recommendation list: "7 Books About Alcoholism & Going Through The Process Of Getting Sober".
Opening Lines: Sometimes when you work in advertising you'll get a product that's really garbage and you have to make it seem fantastic, something that is essential to the continued quality of life.
I finished this book in one day and I think this might be enough to make you pick this up.
Talking about "What this book contains?". Well, "Dry" picks up the story of Augusten Burroughs who is an American writer and is best known for his memoir "Running with Scissors", when he is in his 20s and is a copywriter in New York City (You might have got an idea of this by reading the opening sentence above).
Opening Lines: Stella, cold, cold, the coldness of hell.
A short horror story that takes place at Miami Beach during the late 1970s about the Holocaust and a magical shawl, which is stolen. It's really a dark and sad read but I would give it a full 5 out 5 stars. Also, you can read this book for free, here and for the ones who want this vintage book on their bookshelf, the link is below.
P.S. I haven't gone off the track from the topic, it does contain alcoholism.
This very touching memoir of the late Caroline Knapp that describes all the details (highs and lows) of alcoholism and gives you an insight into the damage it causes. Apart from these negative sides of alcoholism, the author has written about the misconceptions of the image of an alcoholic that we have in our mind and trust me, when I say that you're really gonna connect to all the details if you ever had a hangover.
It's the best book you can ever read on addiction!!!
My mother understood that drinking was more dangerous [than smoking] and she understood why: smoking could ruin my body; drinking could ruin my mind and my future. It could eat its way through my life in exactly the same way physical cancer eats its way through bones and blood and tissue, destroying everything.
Opening Lines: AT THE BEGINNING of my remembering, I am four years old and we are living on the top floor of a brick building on a leafy street in Brooklyn, a half block from Prospect Park.
This is a fascinating autobiography or I should say, a frank look at the life of Pete Hamill, a journalist, and writer from Brooklyn, New York who grew up during the war in an alcoholic household.
It's really enjoyable and makes you think about many aspects of your life. A no-doubt, page-turner!
Opening Lines: My name is Jonathan A. I'm an alcoholic.
Finally, a graphic novel on alcoholism. Well, not just alcoholism it's a novel that deals with alcoholism, homosexuality, drugs and a little transsexualism.
P.S. It's definitely for adults.
Opening Lines: I wake to the drone of an airplane engine and the feeling of something warm dripping down my chin.
This might turn out to be one of the best recovery books you have ever read though you might also feel like it's a bit exaggerated and the fact is that Frey agreed that it is made up, though not all the stuff but some pretty big details.
Also, this book blew up a few years back for being fiction misrepresented as nonfiction because of some of the more far-out bits like dental surgery without any anesthesia but eventually, it got played off as some sort of misunderstanding.
Publisher: AA World Services, Inc.
At last of the "7 Books About Alcoholism & Going Through The Process Of Getting Sober" recommendation list, here is some new, powerful and inspiring personal stories and only one thing to say, THIS IS A MUST READ if you're trying to get sober from alcoholism!!!
So, this was our recommendation list on "Books on Alcoholism and going through the process of getting Sober".
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On May 4, 2015 there is a Full Moon in Scorpio, the only Full Moon in your sign in 2015! This Full Moon brings you in touch with your own true deep yearnings of passionate and demanding emotional energy.
This Full Moon puts you in touch with yourself and your shortcomings. You learn to open up for the help of others.
May 2015 is a month that celebrates the love supreme. This month, especially in the first three weeks of May 2015, there are many parties and social gatherings to attend to. The first week of May 2015 is the best time to express your desires for your soul mate in a committed relationship, but also to meet your soul mate in his or her desires and needs. Look for the right balance between work and private life.
This month there are many family gatherings. There is interplanetary tension from 14 to May 16 2015 and from 22 to May 27 2015. During this period, you have to deal with opposition when you want to bring your plans and ideas to implementation. Sometimes it's good to fight for your beliefs. Sometimes it is better to keep your mouth shut. Least said soonest mended. In any case, this month the involvement of family will be a jammer in your life.
In May 2015, in your career major and lasting changes are in the pipeline. You are going to make decisions that affect your career. This month, there are promotions, restructuring, organizational changes, changes in the leadership of the company, business development and new jobs.
On May 13, 2015 Mars enters Gemini, hence your Shared House of Finance. This area is about money matters such as debts, mortgage, succession, tax and alimony. Mars is the red planet of war, so you understand that in this area from mid-May 2015 swords will be crossed, if necessary of course. On May 22, 2015 the Sun supports Mars. Now, with the help of the Sun, financial matters become clear. Obscure matters are clarified. However, a solution in a financial issue is to be expected at the end of the month. Your husband or wife will play an important role in the reassessment and changing of financial planning and strategy.
After the third week of May 2015, there is an improvement in your health. Until then the planets advise plenty of rest. Take it easy. A cleansing diet is featured this month, Scorpio.
This month, Neptune causes struggle to fathom someone or to bring the truth to light.
Family, career and emotions play the leading role this month.
When there is a conflict in a relationship, work on a solution that is acceptable to all. Do your best to release your strong independent attitude, Scorpio.


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Driving assistant for vehicles
Akihiro Watanabe, Tokyo (JP)
Assigned to SUBARU CORPORATION, Tokyo (JP)
Filed by SUBARU CORPORATION, Tokyo (JP)
Claims priority of application No. 2015-137572 (JP), filed on Jul. 9, 2015.
Prior Publication US 2017/0008531 A1, Jan. 12, 2017
Int. Cl. B60W 30/18 (2012.01); B60W 40/04 (2006.01); B60W 40/06 (2012.01)
CPC B60W 30/18163 (2013.01) [B60W 40/04 (2013.01); B60W 40/06 (2013.01); B60W 2520/10 (2013.01); B60W 2550/10 (2013.01); B60W 2550/30 (2013.01)] 4 Claims
1. A driving assistant for vehicles that determines whether or not an own vehicle is allowed to enter an adjacent lane that is adjacent to a lane on which the own vehicle is travelling, and provides lane change assistance, the driving assistant for vehicles comprising a processor programmed to:
estimate a plurality of coming-level time periods in which the own vehicle comes level with respective ones of a plurality of parallel-travelling vehicles on the adjacent lane and provide setting of a proposed lane change section that is a proposed section where the own vehicle enters the adjacent lane, on a basis of positional relation of the own vehicle to one respective one of the plurality of parallel-travelling vehicles with which the own vehicle comes level in a shortest one among the plurality of coming-level time periods; and
determine whether or not the own vehicle is allowed to enter the proposed lane change section, on a basis of a moving speed of the proposed lane change section and a speed of the own vehicle, the moving speed being an average speed of two of the parallel-travelling vehicles in a case where the proposed lane change section is located between two of the plurality of parallel-travelling vehicles, and being a speed of one of the two of the plurality of parallel-travelling vehicles in a case where the proposed lane change section is not located between the two of the plurality of parallel-travelling vehicles, the one of the two of the plurality of parallel-travelling vehicles having the proposed lane change section set forward of or behind the own vehicle, wherein
when the own vehicle is allowed to enter the proposed lane change section, the processor controls the own vehicle to enter the proposed lane change section.

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Google, Amazon, Facebook, and Twitter considering "nuclear option" to protest SOPA
By Joel Hruska on January 3, 2012 at 12:00 pm
The battle against SOPA reached fever pitch just before Christmas when a Reddit-led boycott of Go Daddy over the domain registrar's support for the controversial legislation led to some 37,000 domains leaving the company for greener, freedom-loving pastures. Go Daddy, meanwhile, is now buried in complaints that it's improperly blocking domain transfer requests to rival Namecheap.
With debate over SOPA's future tabled until Congress reconvenes, you might think the issue would have entered a similar lull, but that's not happened. According to Markham Erickson, head of the NetCoalition trade association, there's been talk of a so-called "nuclear option," in which the likes of Google, Amazon, eBay, and Yahoo! would go simultaneously dark to protest the legislation to highlight the fundamental danger the legislation poses to the function of the internet.
There's been no formal decision on the matter, and the companies in question obviously risk consumer anger and backlash over any suspension of services. There is, however, safety in numbers — and a few simple sentences identifying why the blackout is in place will ensure that the majority of the rage flows in the proper direction.
It's a trump card that the likes of the MPAA and RIAA have no way of matching. There's solid technical data behind the tech industry's claims that implementing SOPA could damage the function of the internet, and plenty of evidence (some of it just weeks old) that copyright holders will abuse existing judicial processes to eliminate content they don't like. The MPAA and RIAA are willing to talk about jobs lost to piracy in the abstract, but won't (and can't) promise that passing SOPA will allow them to hire thousands of Americans or create jobs in a statement they'd be held accountable for fulfilling.
There's no information yet on when the blackout would occur, but the most likely date right now would be January 23. The Senate is scheduled to debate SOPA on January 24. Speaking in December, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid highlighted the importance of passing the legislation. "This is a bipartisan piece of legislation which is extremely important," Reid said Saturday. "I repeat, it is bipartisan. I hope we can have a productive couple of days, pass this bill, and move on to other matters."
Bring on the nukes.


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Green Travel Guide: Fargo, North Dakota
By Alicia Underlee Nelson, January 25th, 2017
The Coen brothers' black comedy made North Dakota's largest city famous. Instead of the frozen tundra that movie fans saw on screen, travelers arriving in Fargo will find a bustling city pulsing with entrepreneurial and artistic energy. And with 112 parks and 100 miles of bike trails within the city limits, there's plenty of green space to explore.
Historic downtown Fargo, with Broadway at its center, gracious parks to the south and the wilds of the Red River to the east, is the perfect base for an active, eco-conscious traveler. This compact, walkable neighborhood is the beating heart of the city, home to locally owned boutiques, intriguing art galleries and entertainment venues and a vibrant restaurant scene that focuses on what's fresh and what's local.
Stay in Fargo
Photo via trivago
See the Radisson Hotel Fargo
As North Dakota's second tallest building, the Radisson Hotel stands out on the prairie city's low-slung skyline. Request a room on an even numbered floor for the best city views. (Odd numbers look east across the Red River and into Moorhead, Minnesota.) The upscale hotel offers a free shuttle to and from the airport, train and bus stations, a restaurant and lounge and relaxing whirlpools and a steam room.
Photo courtesy of The Hotel Donaldson
See The Hotel Donaldson
For a deep dive into the local art scene, stay at The Hotel Donaldson, Fargo's only boutique hotel. The 17 guest rooms each feature the work of a different artist, and creations from 75 regional artists are on display throughout the building. The menu in the restaurant and lounge emphasizes local ingredients, right down to the herbs grown on the hotel's green roof, which doubles as a social center. Take in the sunset from the rooftop patio in the summer or unwind in the hot tub as the snow falls.
Eat & Drink in Fargo
Photo: Dennis Krull, 5foot20 Design Lounge
Fargo is surrounded by farm fields and ranches, perfectly positioned for farm-to-table dining. You'll find local bratwurst topped with sauerkraut at Wurst Bier Hall, pizza crust made with North Dakota wheat at Blackbird Woodfire and tender, Fargo-grown microgreens garnishing the late night happy hour nibbles at Mezzaluna. For dessert, you can't beat the luscious lemon tarts at Nichole's Fine Pastry or an old-fashioned sour cream cake donut from Sandy's Donuts.
When the weather warms up, help yourself to produce from the Little Free Garden sites that dot the neighborhood. Or score more fresh fruits and veggies, gifts, street food and even beer samples at Red River Market, a busy farmers market held July through October.
Photo courtesy of Fargo-Moorhead CVB CC BY
Wake up with pour-over coffee and house-made simple syrups from Stumbeano's Coffee Bar, an artisan coffee joint tucked into a cozy basement location. Or sample fair trade coffee and a rotating selection of organic, vegan and gluten-free baked goods made in-house at Twenty Below Coffee Co., a popular gathering spot for local creatives.
When it's time for something stronger, sample super smooth whiskey, vodka and gin from Proof Artisan Distillers, the city's only hometown distillery. Then try a handcrafted beer made with local barley at Drekker Brewing Company. The Saturday grains-to-glass tours are free (although a donation to a local charity is encouraged) and include beer samples.
See Fargo
The Fargo Theatre marquee is the most popular selfie spot in town, but the Art Deco interior and statue of Sheriff Marge from the movie "Fargo" are worth a trip inside. If you're lucky, there'll be a Wurlitzer organ concert before the film.
For live music, check out the gritty, backroom vibe at The Aquarium, or see a show at Sanctuary Events Center, a church re-imagined as a stately concert venue. The Plains Art Museum offers three floors of thought-provoking art (including an impressive collection of works from regional and Native American artists) and cutting-edge programming in an airy, modern space that (in true North Dakota style) was once a warehouse for farm machinery.
Shop Fargo
Nearly all of the shops and galleries in downtown Fargo are locally owned and many help you give back, reduce waste and support local artisans while you shop. Others — a fair trade gift, clothing, and home goods store — donates its profits to charitable causes around the globe. Every natty necktie, bowtie and hair accessory at AENDEE is upcycled from fabric scraps and secondhand shirts.
For a uniquely local souvenir, head to two of the city's best gift emporiums. Zandbroz has been a fixture in the neighborhood for decades and offers a tempting array of pretty paper products and jewelry as well as a great selection of books from authors in the region. Unglued is a love letter to the modern crafting movement, an explosion of cute, quirky and gleefully snarky handmade products from local artists and makers.
Walk & Bike Fargo
Photos courtesy of Great Rides Fargo
Walkability is integral to downtown Fargo's charm. Look up for signs that give the walking time to various destinations and colorful street art. Then look down to find snippets of local history erected on street corners and inlaid into murals in the sidewalks along the Broadway intersections.
For a more educational stroll, download a PDF or mp3 version of the "Look Around Downtown" walking tour. The tour details the history and architecture of the city along three different routes.
A bike is also a great way to see Fargo — just ride on the street or walk your bike on the sidewalk downtown. Catch a basketball game or crash the massive autumn tailgating parties at North Dakota State University or watch RedHawks minor league baseball in north Fargo. Then head south through Island Park (the oldest park in the city and a popular swimming, strolling and picnic spot) and cruise by the historic homes in the Hawthorne neighborhood. It's located north of 13th Avenue S. between University Drive and the Red River.
The most soothing spots in town are along the river's banks. Hop on the trail downtown and walk or pedal south to Lindenwood Park, home to picnic shelters and fishing spots in the summer and miles of cross-country skiing trails in the winter. Bike rentals (including trikes and surreys for the whole family) are available during the summer months. Call 701-356-2106 for more information.
To see two states in one ride, cross over the river into Minnesota on the 1st Avenue, Main Avenue, NP Avenue and Lindenwood Park bridges. You'll find a network of parks that offer pretty river views and outdoor activities all year long, including kayak and canoe rentals when the weather's warm.
From April through October, you can rent a bike from one of 11 Great Rides Bike Share stations downtown and on the North Dakota State University campus. Buy a 1-Day pass for $4, a cancelable monthly membership for $15 or pay $4 an hour for shorter trips at any kiosk. Visa and MasterCard are accepted. BCycle members from most U.S. cities can use the Fargo stations.
Hector International Airport offers non-stop flights to 10 U.S. cities and navigating the modest, five-gate airport is a breeze. There's no bus service from the airport yet, but five taxi companies and local Uber drivers can get you where you need to go.
Fargo's tiny train station is located downtown, just a few blocks away from our recommended hotels. The city is served by Amtrak's Empire Builder route, which links Chicago, Minneapolis, Spokane, Portland, and Seattle. Fargo arrival and departure times are in the wee hours of the morning, so plan accordingly.
Jefferson Lines offers bus routes into Fargo from 12 other states and five North Dakota cities. Buses stop at the Stamart Travel Center and across from North Dakota State University on the city's north side, where passengers can connect with local bus service.
MATBUS connects Fargo to the greater metro area through 25 routes. Buses operate from 6:15 a.m. until 11:15 p.m. weekdays and 7:15 a.m. to 11:15 p.m. Saturdays.
The cash fare for adults is $1.50, $0.75 for seniors over 60, children in kindergarten through 12th grade and the disabled. Children preschool age and younger ride for free. Purchase a 1-Day Pass for $5, a 14-Day Pass for $21 or package of 10 or 20 Single Ride Tickets at the Ground Transportation Center in downtown Fargo weekdays from 6:15 a.m. to 11:15 p.m. and Saturdays from 7:15 a.m. to 11:15 p.m.
Buses kneel and are handicap accessible. Bikes and strollers are allowed. Bike racks on the front of the bus hold two bicycles each.
Downtown Fargo is also served by LinkFM, a free circular bus that runs between the city center and downtown Moorhead every 12-15 minutes. Buses run 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturdays. Board at the pink LinkFM signs.
trivago Tip: December looks to be the most expensive month for Fargo travel with hotels averaging $124/night. February is your cheapest month at $98/night, but you can get Fargo in the summer at a reasonable $113 to $117/night from June through August.
See you in Fargo!
Green, friendly, affordable Fargo still flies under the radar, attracting most of its visitors from other states in the Upper Midwest and the prairie provinces of Canada. But bike share expansions, trail improvements and new parks and green spaces (combined with news coverage of the region's start-up culture and economy) mean that this prairie city won't be a secret for long. Demand for more eco-friendly hotels like Element Fargo — and local support for the walkable neighborhoods growing up around them — will provide eco-conscious travelers with new places to stay and play for years to come.
Feature image courtesy of the Fargo-Moorhead CVB CC BY
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I've mentioned before that I didn't move down (in camera size) to Sony mirrorless from DSLRs. Instead, I moved up from Micro Four-Thirds (and smaller); first to APS-C, and then to full frame.
Mirrorless is attractive to me because of the small body sizes. But until Sony and Fujifilm got into the miniaturisation act, both APS-C and full-frame seemed unattainable in small camera bodies. Sure, Leica had always demonstrated that full-frame could be done with relatively small bodies and lenses; but I couldn't afford Leica. There were some attractive fixed-lens cameras, but I wanted interchangeable.
First came the NEX-7 and then the A7 series. Eureka. But while camera bodies were smaller, lenses were still problematic. Sony and Zeiss tactically addressed the problem of lens size with slightly slower offerings. Where f/1.4 was common, they offered f/1.8 or f/2.0. And, f/2.8 became f/4.0.
The Sony/Zeiss 35mm f/2.8 is brilliant and small because it's f/2.8 and unstabilized. The Zeiss 50mm Loxia is brilliant and small because it's f/2.0, manual aperture, manual focus and unstabilized. Voigtlander's 15mm (even version III) is brilliant and small because it's f/4.0, manual focus, manual aperture and unstabilised. Sony's 70-200mm f/4 is relatively small for this range because it's f/4.0.
But 85mm is another matter.
85mm is a classic portrait focal length. A reasonably fast portrait lens is not just a convenience, it's the point. You have to be able to control the background. Yes, Zeiss makes it work at f/1.8, but it couldn't be slower than that. So the Batis 85 is pretty big. Not huge, but it's the husky sibling in the family. But I don't mind. If portraits are the order of the day, where my Batis 85mm goes, so goes the 70-200mm.
So I have my (mostly) small kit. It all fits nicely in a Domke F-3X "Super Compact" bag. But physics is still out there, lurking — I can hear it breathing.


Do you guys remember that one song "Showstopper" by Danity Kane? It was like the best song ever to get ready to back in the day! Am I right? I'm right.
I sing that song to myself every time I'm eating beet hummus, and I definitely hum the tune in my head when I see it at the grocery. Because HELLO! Beet hummus is a total show stopper.
JUST LOOK AT THE BEAUTY!
This seasons holiday parties are upon us. This is my most favorite time of year! Who doesn't love festive get-togethers with your friends, family, & food? It does however mean that you'll be doing some extra food planning for hosting, or pot-lucks.
When I began planning, I knew that I wanted to use beet hummus somehow at some point, and most likely in an appetizer.
I stumbled across a bruschetta post on Pinterest one day and I thought "Brilliant! I'll combine the two!"
So that's how this little recipe guy came about. TA-DA!
While I do love to be in the kitchen, I am also quite the lazy-gal at times. And if I'm going to be hosting and cooking other dishes on the day of the party, it's nice to have some things that are ready to go.
Enter: Trader Joe's beet hummus.
This isn't the first recipe I've made with their hummus either. A couple weeks back I made this beetroot pizza that was amaze.
I know that a lot of people like to make their own, but in my opinion, if it ain't broke don't fix it!
This is obviously a new take on traditional bruschetta. Aside from throwing hummus into the mix, I also subbed basil for cilantro. This mostly came about because I have tons of cilantro right now. But also, it tasted FABULOUS with the beet flavoring. So no regrets there. Obviously you can still use basil, but you should try out the cilantro at some point!
What's your favorite way to use beetroot hummus? Let me know in the comments below!
1. In a small bowl, combine tomato, onion, garlic, cilantro, oil, vinegar, and salt & pepper. Stir to mix well. 2. Toast bread if desired. Spread each slice of bread with hummus and then top with a spoon full of tomato mixture. Enjoy!


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Vector Institute
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alir [at] vectorinstitute [dot] ai
http://www.comm.utoronto.ca/~aramezani/
I am presently a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Vector Institute, working with Prof. Daniel Roy. I finished my Ph.D. at the University of Toronto where I was very fortunate to be advised by Prof. Ben Liang and Prof. Min Dong.
My general research interests cover the areas of Machine Learning, Optimization, and Internet of Things. My Ph.D. research is focused on developing theory and practices for next generation large-scale distributed and heterogeneous networks. I am currently working in the area of machine learning. In particular, I am developing communication-efficient variants of stochastic gradient descent to train very large and complex models with large datasets in a distributed manner. In addition, I am studying the generalization error and convergence of accelerated stochastic gradient descent.
12/2019, I gave a talk titled ''From Communication-Efficient SGD to Machine Learning for IoT'' at the Aalborg University.
12/2019, I gave a talk titled ''From Interaction of Convergence, Generalization, and Communication to Machine Learning for IoT'' at the University of Bergen.
7/2019, I gave a talk titled ''Stochastic Gradient Compression Schemes for Communication-Efficient SGD'' at EPFL.
7/2019, I gave a talk titled ''Stochastic Gradient Compression Schemes for Communication-Efficient SGD'' at Instituto Superior Tecnico.
4/2019, I gave a talk titled ''From Interference Control for IoT Ecosystem with D2D Communication to Communication- Efficient Variants of SGD'' at the University of Manitoba.
02/2019, our U.S. patent application, entitled ''Device-to-Device Communication in a Multi-Cell Network with Perfect and Imperfect CSI'', has been published.
10/2018, I am thrilled to join Vector Institute as a Postdoctoral Fellow.
8/2018, I gave a talk titled ''Stability of Stochastic Gradient Method with Momentum for Strongly Convex Loss Functions'' at Vector Institute.
7/2018, I gave a talk titled ''Stability of Stochastic Gradient Method with Momentum for Strongly Convex Loss Functions'' at UoT IT Seminar.
5/2018, I gave a talk titled ''Interference Control for IoT Ecosystem with D2D Communication'' at Telecom ParisTech.
1/2018, I received the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Postdoctoral Fellowship (NSERC PDF).
11/2017, I joined the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Toronto as a Postdoctoral Fellow.
09/2017, I have finished my Ph.D. in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Toronto.
06/2017, our paper, entitled ''Interference Minimization in Cooperative Relay Beamforming with Multiple Communicating Pairs'', has been accepted to IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications.
04/2017, our paper, entitled ''Joint Power Optimization for Device-to-Device Communication in Cellular Networks with Interference Control'', has been accepted to IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications.
01/2017, our paper, entitled ''Robust Power Optimization for Device-to-Device Communication in a Multi-Cell Network'', has been accepted to ICC 2017.
11/2016, I received the V. L. Henderson and M. Bassett Research Fellowship at UoT.
07/2016, I received the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) at UoT.
Ali Ramezani-Kebrya, Fartash Faghri, and Daniel M. Roy, ''NUQSGD: Improved Communication Efficiency for Data-parallel SGD via Nonuniform Quantization'', under review.
Ali Ramezani-Kebrya, Ashish Khisti, and Ben Liang, ''On the Stability and Convergence of Stochastic Gradient Descent with Momentum'', under review.
Ali Ramezani-Kebrya, Ben Liang, Min Dong, and Gary Boudreau, ''Robust Power Optimization for Device-to-Device Communication in Multi-Cell Networks'', under review.
Ali Ramezani-Kebrya, Min Dong, Ben Liang, Gary Boudreau, and S. Hossein Seyedmehdi, ''Joint Power Optimization for Device-to-Device Communication in Cellular Networks with Interference Control'', IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, vol. 16, pp. 5131-5146, August 2017.
Ali Ramezani-Kebrya, Ben Liang, Min Dong, Gary Boudreau, and Ronald Casselman, ''Interference Minimization in Cooperative Relay Beamforming with Multiple Communicating Pairs'', IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, vol. 16, pp. 6514-6527, October 2017.
Ali Ramezani-Kebrya, Min Dong, Ben Liang, Gary Boudreau, and Ronald Casselman, ''Per-Relay Power Minimization with Cooperative Relay Beamforming'', IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, vol. 15, pp. 3187-3198, May 2016.
Ali Ramezani-Kebrya, Il-Min Kim, Dong In Kim, Francois Chan, and Robert Inkol, ''Likelihood-Based Modulation Classification for Multiple-Antenna Receiver'', IEEE Transactions on Communications, vol. 61, pp. 3816-3829, September 2013.
Ali Ramezani-Kebrya, Il-Min Kim, Francois Chan, Robert Inkol, and Hyoung-Kyu Song, ''Detection for an AF Cooperative Diversity Network in the Presence of Interference'', IEEE Communications Letters, vol. 17, pp. 653-656, April 2013.
Ali Ramezani-Kebrya, Min Dong, Ben Liang, Gary Boudreau, and S. Hossein Seyedmehdi, ''Robust Power Optimization for Device-to-Device Communication in a Multi-Cell Network'', in the Proceedings of IEEE ICC 2017, Paris, France, May 2017.
Ali Ramezani-Kebrya, Min Dong, Ben Liang, Gary Boudreau, and S. Hossein Seyedmehdi, ''Optimal Power Allocation in Device-to-Device Communication with SIMO Uplink Beamforming'', in the Proceedings of IEEE SPAWC 2015, Stockholm, Sweden, June 2015.
Ali Ramezani-Kebrya, Min Dong, Ben Liang, Gary Boudreau, and Ronald Casselman, ''Optimal Cooperative Relay Beamforming for Interference Minimization'', in the Proceedings of IEEE ICC 2015, London, U.K., June 2015.
''Device-to-Device Communication in a Multi-Cell Network with Perfect and Imperfect CSI''US Patent Application No. US20190044648A1, February 2019.
''Power Allocation for Device-to-Device Communication Underlaying Cellular Networks''US Patent Application No. US20180077653A1, March 2018.
''Interference and/or Power Reduction for Multiple Relay Nodes Using Cooperative Beamforming''US Patent No. 10042852, August 2018.
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Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck (འཇིགས་མེད་གེ་སར་རྣམ་རྒྱལ་དབང་ཕྱུག་; n. 21 februarie 1980) este al cincilea rege al Bhutanului și capul dinastiei Wangchuck. A devenit rege la 14 decembrie 2006 și a fost încoronat oficial la 6 noiembrie 2008.

La deschiderea sesiunii parlamentare din 20 mai 2011, regele a anunțat logodna sa cu Jetsun Pema, o tânără în vârstă de 21 de ani, născută la Thimphu la 4 iunie 1990. Cei doi s-au căsătorit la 13 octombrie 2011 la Punakha Dzong.

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Toys put a smile on children's faces on Christmas Day, so you could argue that running a toy shop is equivalent to being Santa's little helper.
After deciding that a move to London just wasn't right for her and her young family, Charlotte Polley decided to take a leap of faith and set up her very own toy shop.
Life before Boo's Toy Shop was very different. My career started at 16, I was 19 when I had my daughter, Chloe, and 23 when I had my son, Connor. I worked my way up the ladder and ended up working as an international assistant merchandiser for a major high street fashion chain.
I loved my job and enjoyed being part of a team where every day was different. But the company I was working for decided to relocate their business from Weymouth to London and the move just wasn't right for us.
I decided to take a leap of faith and set up on my own, so I used my redundancy pay to set up my very own little company.
I just love working with my family. My grandad helps me with my accounts and my children help me choose the products.
It's still a lot of hard work running a family business and I thought being my own boss would give me a little bit more flexibility when it comes to special occasions, but now I have to be even more organised than before!
Having your own business can be so rewarding. I'm very lucky to have such a brilliant support network.
Whenever I put on events my family is always there to lend a hand and they never let me down.
What's your favourite thing about being your own boss?
I love being able to make decisions on products and I like to take risks. I love picking a successful product and seeing it fly out the door.
I'd love to say I like choosing when I work, but that seems to be 20 hours a day – so no more watching soaps for me! Once the kids have gone to bed my nose is back in the laptop working.
Why did you decide to start online and then open a shop?
We started off with just the website to test the market. We did make a couple of errors in the beginning but we learnt a lot of lessons. The website allowed us to find our customer base and then we went on the hunt for the right location.
Opening the shop was a huge step for us, but it was so rewarding and it brought more customers. New customers were also falling in love with brands they may not have looked at before.
How do you compete with competition from big toy shops and supermarkets?
more time with customers and provide a high-quality service. We've gained so much support and loyalty from customers based on the excellent service we provide.
We've also created an 'open play' policy within the shop where children can test out toys and explore without being told not to touch things.
Something else that makes us slightly different is our posting scheme. When customers come in and buy from us they can bring the birthday card along and we do the rest. We post directly from the shop.
This service has gone down so well, especially with grandparents in the local area.
What words of advice would you give to someone thinking about running their own business?
Do your research! It's essential to know your market and your products. I made a few mistakes at the beginning but I quickly learnt from them.
Have a great accountant behind you and make sure you have a support network.
I'm lucky that I have a very supportive family and amazing friends who help me along the way.
It's also important to network with local businesses so that you can help each other out.
I love my little business. Like anyone I have my ups and downs and retail can be a challenge at times, but we are always seeking new ideas and suppliers to keep us moving forward. We also aim to continue building that magical experience that draws customers to our store.


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Your little lady is growing up. She's developing her own sense of style but she still needs your guidance. She may not be wearing flower crowns and fairy wings anymore but she's still your princess and you want to give her a room fit for a queen. This room recipe calls for a dash of whimsy and a splash of sophistication.
It's a delicate balance, just like parenthood itself.


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UNRCO Jobs 2022
The United Nations Resident Coordinator is the highest-ranking UN representative in country and leads the UN Country Team (UNCT) in Ghana, coordinating the UN System support to the Government of Ghana (GoG) and peoples of Ghana in achieving their development priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals. Towards achieving this, the UN Resident Coordinator's Office (RCO) supports and maximizes, in a coordinated fashion, the work of the UNCT to enable the UN Development System (UNDS) provide a collective, joined-up, coherent, timely and country-driven integrated response to support Ghana meet its national priorities, within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and other international commitments. The RC system convenes stakeholders and connects knowledge across sectors and pillars to facilitate solutions that advance the 2030 agenda and facilitate the achievement the SDGs, providing visibility and synergies from the collective assets and capacities of the UN development system. These coordination investments enable the UNDS to offer an integrated approach and a joined-up response to the development needs through policy support and strategic interventions that are catalytic and aligned to Ghana's vision, increasing efficiencies and leveraging economies of scale wherever possible.
Job Title: Leave No One Behind Coordinator
The UN Resident Coordinator's Office supports the UN Resident Coordinator and the UN Country Team (UNCT) to ensure the strategic, coherent and efficient functioning of the UN System in Ghana under the UN Delivering as One (DaO) approach. The Resident Coordinator System is the main mechanism to coordinate the UN system's operational activities for development. The incumbent will support the Programme department to undertake the outlined key tasks. The Programme Support Specialist will serve as part of the team that directly supports the UN Resident Coordinator (RC). The main function of UN Coordination is to support the UN Country Team (UNCT) to function as a coherent UN system in Ghana that is well positioned and uses its comparative advantages and distinct role to effectively support key national development priorities. The UNCT is composed of 15 resident and 9 non-resident UN agencies. The UN Country Team meets on a monthly basis to review UNCT progress on the UN Delivering as One effort, discuss and decide on strategic and substantive issues in conformity with the delivering as one guideline. With a strong focus on strengthening UN delivery through a well-coordinated RC system, the UNCT seeks to engage a UN Volunteer, who will work in close collaboration with the RCO colleagues to provide the needed programmatic support.
Under the direct supervision of the Development Coordination Officer, Strategic Planning and RCO Team Leader, and in close collaboration with the RCO Team, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: – Supports the UNRC and the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in integrating the Leaving No One Behind five factor framework, gender equality and human rights into their programmes and activities, in particular the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and other key strategic planning tools, including by building UNCT capacities to apply a human rights-based approach to their programmes and activities, conducting situational assessments and a mapping of UNCT capacities and needs, facilitating country level coordination and acting as a re-source person in programme activities implemented by the UNCT; – Advises the UNRC and the UNCT in developing strategies and programmes to build and strengthen national capacities and institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights, gender equality, and leaving no one behind based on assessment of national context, capacities and priorities and facilitate access to specific human rights expertise, including by drawing from human rights resources and tools available; – Supports the UNRC and the UNCT in promoting LNOB, human rights and gender equality as common UN values and core programming principles- upholding international norms and standards through advocacy and awareness-raising; – Supports the TA for the UN's LNOB Inter-Agency Working Group to ensure information sharing information, organizing meetings, working with the Chair to draft agendas, take minutes, request and share inputs, including periodic reports from and with the members of the LNOB Group as well as UNCT/Results Groups/Mission as required. – Support the UN in Ghana's Results and Inter-Agency Working Groups with LNOB and Gender Equality, Disability, Youth, and Human Rights markers and coding in UN IN-FO, responding to the annual IMS normative survey and reflecting LNOB, HRBA and GEWE in UN proposals, concepts notes and reports (including the UNCT annual results report). – Where applicable, supports on integrating human rights, gender equality and LNOB in humanitarian response and post crisis recovery under the direction of the RC/Humanitarian Coordinator, should a humanitarian emergency be declared in Ghana; – Supports the UNRC and UNCT and national partners (incl. National Mechanism for Reporting and Follow up) in their engagement with international human rights mechanisms such as the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), Treaty Bodies and Special Procedures of the Human Rights Council, as well as those under relevant international instruments of specialized agencies, including by supporting the dissemination and sharing of information, coordinating or facilitating the UNCT's contributions and programmatic follow up to the recommendations of these bodies, and helping the UNCT to provide timely and effective support to relevant country missions of Special Procedures mandate holders and other UN mechanisms; – Supports the crafting of advocacy and communications materials as they relate to this. – Upon request, and under the direct supervision and guidance of the RCO Team Leader, provides assistance to the Government and other national stakeholders with a view to further catalyzing coordinated UN responses in order to strengthen national capacity for the promotion and protection of human rights, including follow up to recommendations from the human rights mechanisms. Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to: • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for in-stance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; • Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities; • Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers; • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.


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Jennifer Lawrence opens up about her relationship with Darren Aronofsky
Posted: Aug 14, 2017 / 12:14 PM CDT / Updated: Aug 14, 2017 / 12:16 PM CDT
Jennifer Lawrence on the red carpet before the 73rd Golden Globe awards in Los Angeles, January 10, 2016.
(CNN) — Jennifer Lawrence opened up about her romance with her "Mother!" director, Darren Aronofsky, in an interview for Vogue magazine's September cover story.
The pair have been spotted in public together in the last year, sparking rumors of a romance, but this is the first time Lawrence has broken her silence about the relationship.
The 26-year-old actress said she was initially into Aronofsky, 48, but was unsure as to whether they were on the same page.
"We had energy," Lawrence said. "I had energy for him. I don't know how he felt about me."
She said they started dating after they finished filming "Mother!," a psychological horror film that everyone involved has been careful to keep plot details under wraps.
It's clear that Lawrence has a great deal of admiration for the "Black Swan" director.
"When I saw the movie, I was reminded all over again how brilliant he is," she said of Aronofsky. "For the past year, I've been dealing with him as just a human."
Things sound to be going well in the relationship.
"I've been in relationships before where I am just confused," Lawrence said. "And I'm never confused with him."
Ordinarily, she said, she's not into Harvard alumni "because they can't go two minutes without mentioning that they went to Harvard" but "He's not like that."
The one thing they don't bond over, however, is Lawrence's love of reality shows.
"He just finds it so vastly disappointing," the actress said.
"Mother!" lands in theaters September 15. You can catch the trailer here:


If you have been an system administrator for Solaris for sometime you should be familiar with such processes. Basically a defunct or much more known as a zombie process is a process that has completed execution but still has an entry in the process table, this entry being still needed to allow the process that started the zombie process to read its exit status. The term zombie process derives from the common definition of zombie—an undead person. In the term's colorful metaphor, the child process has died but has not yet been reaped.
Whenever I encounter this zombies I normally would kill the parent process that spawned it and much worst if this doesn't work I might have to restart the whole server. Well I've found another option ( befroe you start rebooting the machine).
There's a little less known command to try and kill these defunct/zombie process and that is the command preap.
small amount of system memory.
waitid(3C) for pid, if pid represents a defunct process.
o The process is a child of init(1M).
child when it is again allowed to run.
o The process has been defunct for less than one minute.
If this still fails to kill them then you have to restart the mother process or the server itself.


Byerley J. Byerley J Byerley, Julie Story.Gastrointestinal Obstruction: Pyloric Stenosis, Malrotation and Volvulus, and Intussusception. In: Zaoutis LB, Chiang VW. Zaoutis L.B., Chiang V.W. Eds. Lisa B. Zaoutis, and Vincent W. Chiang.eds. Comprehensive Pediatric Hospital Medicine, 2e New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; . http://accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=2216&sectionid=170338516. Accessed April 20, 2019.
Byerley J. Byerley J Byerley, Julie Story.. "Gastrointestinal Obstruction: Pyloric Stenosis, Malrotation and Volvulus, and Intussusception." Comprehensive Pediatric Hospital Medicine, 2e Zaoutis LB, Chiang VW. Zaoutis L.B., Chiang V.W. Eds. Lisa B. Zaoutis, and Vincent W. Chiang. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, , http://accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=2216&sectionid=170338516.
Obstruction of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract can be due to a wide range of causes with many similarities in clinical presentation. Abdominal pain, early satiety or anorexia, and vomiting are common, with abdominal distention being more common with lower tract blockage. Nonbilious emesis is seen in conditions that occur proximal to the sphincter of Oddi or early in the course of abnormalities occurring more distally. Conversely, bilious emesis is seen when obstruction or dysfunction occurs distal to the duodenum.
Obstruction can result from extrinsic compression, intrinsic blockage, or functional abnormalities leading to dysmotility, as detailed in Table 154-1. This chapter focuses on three of the more common causes of GI tract obstruction in children: pyloric stenosis, malrotation with and without volvulus, and intussusception.


And through it all, I stepped up to the call and stayed relent-less.
I will stand and boldly fight these feelings.
Head pointed towards the ceiling, prayers ripped from my soul.
The reaper's hand is on my shoulder, why's his fingers so cold?
With oil from the devil's soil, and I'm supposed to stay calm.
No harm in turning on the charm, sweet talk my way in to Heaven.
Baptized in liquified lies, on bad terms with the Reverend.
BUT check me out, I turned those 6's in to 7's, traded my horns for a halo.
They say the streets are paved with gold, so how could I say no?
Created in his image, I guess I'm spiritual Play-Doh.
Flesh and bones, but I was shaped and molded like clay though.
I went from a peso to a dollar and change.
I want to die while you love me.
but with old age memories fade.
Not the shade I became, my hair going gray.
The peels of laughter and corny jokes we shared.
one know the other cared.
I want you to remember me for forever and a day.
every day in every way.
you love me in our middle years.
My homies eyes turned red as he bled from the gunshot.
Two blinks, one tear and then his heart stopped.
On the wings of an angel did his soul leave.
Time slowed down and then I felt a cold breeze.
As he bled, his blood spread like an oil spill.
Eighteen and he's killed… now, that's a raw deal.
Another son gunned down, another brother lost.
He balled hard on these suckas, then he paid the cost.
He couldn't see the jealousy inside their eyes though.
My little homie lived fast but he died slow.
but hateful thoughts begin to overtake.
I wanna up the stakes, take them to full throttle.
and get my smash on.
I could retaliate, but this cycle will never cease.
Immortal enemies, so we will never kill the beast.
and won't be satisfied until we're laying all dead.
So I hold my head and keep it movin' just the same.
Trying to keep my hands clean but it's a dirty game.


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Pine Tier Lagoon är en lagun i Australien. Den ligger i kommunen Central Highlands och delstaten Tasmanien, i den sydöstra delen av landet, omkring 110 kilometer nordväst om delstatshuvudstaden Hobart. Pine Tier Lagoon ligger  meter över havet. Arean är  kvadratkilometer. Den sträcker sig 0,7 kilometer i nord-sydlig riktning, och 0,6 kilometer i öst-västlig riktning.

I övrigt finns följande vid Pine Tier Lagoon:

 Little Pine River (ett vattendrag)

I omgivningarna runt Pine Tier Lagoon växer i huvudsak städsegrön lövskog. Trakten runt Pine Tier Lagoon är nära nog obefolkad, med mindre än två invånare per kvadratkilometer. Genomsnittlig årsnederbörd är  millimeter. Den regnigaste månaden är september, med i genomsnitt  mm nederbörd, och den torraste är februari, med  mm nederbörd.

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Steam provides free Steam keys for early buyers through their greenlight program. So he could provide the keys free of charge for early buyers, but chooses not to, for Indie Royale bundle purchases, even though they were promised one before.
So basically he is only supporting some customers and not the others. Bad public relations in my opinion, and will ruin the reputation of the company by not standing by the promises made before.
I usually stay away from companies that don't stick with their promises, this means that they don't care about good service and their customers. It is actually hard to keep customers if you don't plan on keeping them happy.
I may as well wait until McDroid hits the $1 sales before I get it on steam, since I can just play the full game on Desura anyways. It defeats the logic that customers already have the full product and can play it, and not provide a key to play the full game, just on a different platform.
"Will Steam keys be provided if they do make it onto Steam via Greenlight?"
"Hell yeah ! That's standard practice to foster early adopters by being fair :)"
where can i buy mcdroid game??


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The Twenty-seventh Amendment was originally part of thr package of twelve amendments submitted to the states by the First Congress in 1789, but it was not ratified at that time. Agitation to reconsider the amendment resurfaced in the 1980s, as the public became increasingly unhappy over a series of pay raises that members of Congress awarded themselves. The provisions of this amendment made it impossible for members of Congress to put into effect increases in their salaries before the session in which they are serving has ended. By this mechanism, members of Congress seeking reelection have to justify their proposed increases in salary to voters during their reelection campaigns.


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Q: Cdf of the joint density $f(x, y) = \frac{3}{2 \pi} \sqrt{1-x^2-y^2}$ $$f(x, y) = \frac{3}{2\pi} \sqrt{1-x^2-y^2}, \quad x^2 + y^2 \leq 1$$

Find the cdf $F(x, y)$. To do this, we need to compute the integral
$$ \int_{-1}^{x} \int_{-1}^{y} \frac{3}{2\pi} \sqrt{1-u^2-v^2} dv du .$$
This is where I'm stuck. Converting to polar coordinates wouldn't seem to help since the area to be integrated isn't a circle.
Edit: Adjusting the limits of integration to
$$\int_{-1}^{x} \int_{-\sqrt{1-x^2}}^{y} \frac{3}{2\pi} \sqrt{1-u^2-v^2} dv du,$$
I tried using the substitution
$$v=\sqrt{1−u^2}\sin{\theta}, \quad dv=\sqrt{1−u^2}cos{\theta}d\theta$$
Then $\theta = \arcsin(\frac{v}{\sqrt{1-u^2}})$, giving
$$\int_{-1}^{x} \int_{\arcsin(-\frac{\sqrt{1-x^2}}{\sqrt{1-u^2}})}^{\arcsin(\frac{y}{\sqrt{1-u^2}})} \frac{3}{2\pi} \sqrt{1-u^2-(\sqrt{1−u^2}\sin{\theta})^2} \sqrt{1−u^2}cos{\theta}d\theta du$$
$$=\int_{-1}^{x} \frac{3}{2\pi} (1−u^2) \int_{\arcsin(-\frac{\sqrt{1-x^2}}{\sqrt{1-u^2}})}^{\arcsin(\frac{y}{\sqrt{1-u^2}})} cos^2{\theta}d\theta du$$
$$=\int_{-1}^{x} \frac{3}{2\pi} (1−u^2) \int_{\arcsin(-\frac{\sqrt{1-x^2}}{\sqrt{1-u^2}})}^{\arcsin(\frac{y}{\sqrt{1-u^2}})} \frac{1}{2}[1+cos(2\theta)]d\theta du$$
$$=\int_{-1}^{x} \frac{3}{4\pi} (1−u^2) [\theta+\frac{1}{2}\sin(2\theta)]_{\arcsin(-\frac{\sqrt{1-x^2}}{\sqrt{1-u^2}})}^{\arcsin(\frac{y}{\sqrt{1-u^2}})} du$$
At this point the integral got really messy to deal with. Is there another way to approach this?

A: This problem will be easier to solve if you first try and visualize what the joint pdf looks as a surface above the $x$-$y$ plane in three-dimensional space. Hint: ignoring the scale factor $\frac{3}{2\pi}$, what is the surface defined by
$$z = \begin{cases}\sqrt{1 - x^2 - y^2}, & x^2+y^2 \leq 1,\\
0, &\text{otherwise}, \end{cases}~~~~?$$ Can you think of ways that you might be able to compute the volume between this surface and the $x$-$y$ plane in the region $\{(x,y) \colon x\leq a, y \leq b\}$. The visualization will also help you set the lower and upper limits on the integrals as suggested by JarleTufto.

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Hotel Gault
Located in Old Montreal, Hotel Gault offers visitors a trendy place to hang their hat. The hotel houses rooms, suites, terrace rooms and apartments outfitted with exposed brick walls, expansive French windows and modern wood furnishings. Previous guests describe the contemporary digs as stylish and comfortable and praise in-room amenities, including Italian linens, flat-screen televisions, Nespresso machines and complimentary Wi-Fi access. When hunger sets in, grab a table at the Gault Restaurant, which earns high praise for its French-style breakfast and lunch menus. The only downside to this hotel is that it lacks standard amenities found at its counterparts, including a spa and pool. However, if you do want to unwind, there is a fitness room on-site.
At the corner of Wellington Street and Blue Jays Way, the SoHo Hotel is steps from Toronto attractions like the Rogers Centre, CN Tower and the Metro Toronto Convention Centre making it a convenient home base for both business and leisure travelers. In the boutique hotel's 92 guest rooms and suites, beds topped with natural down duvets and Italian linens leave guests feeling rested. But it's the grand marble bathrooms — equipped with Molton Brown amenities, heated floors, multiple shower heads and deep soaking tubs — that leave the strongest impression on travelers. As for on-site dining, Caffé serves Italian fare in a casual setting. Meanwhile, Moretti, the full-service restaurant, serves upscale Italian cuisine including chicken parmesean, pizza and risotto. There's also a Wahlburgers on-site, for those craving nothing more than a juicy burger. When you're not exploring downtown Toronto, make use of the hotel's fitness amenities, like its on-site gym and lap pool.
Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver
This trendy downtown Vancouver hotel earns high marks from recent guests for its luxurious amenities, unbeatable location and attentive service. Accommodations feature sitting areass, comfy beds clad in high-end linens and floor-to-ceiling windows that open to the bustling downtown Howe Street. For a little more serenity, recent visitors suggest visiting the indoor heated pool. Another crowd pleaser: the award-winning Diva at the Met restaurant, which features Pacific Northwest cuisine (with an emphasis on locally sourced seafood) and an elegant setting. But travelers warn the ambiance and delicious menu come at a high price. So if you're on a budget, consider exploring the restaurants around neighboring Coal Harbour. You'll find the Metropolitan less than a mile east of the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Hotel Grand Pacific
Hugging the shores of the Inner Harbour, the Hotel Grand Pacific is conveniently located in downtown Victoria. The hotel's proximity to restaurants, shopping and popular things to do in the area make it a coveted spot for families, leisure travelers and business travelers alike. The rooms are each equipped with a flat-panel TV, plush bedding and complimentary Wi-Fi access, not to mention scenic views overlooking the harbor or the heart of the city from the private balcony. Many travelers compliment the staff's friendliness and eagerness to help guests enjoy their stay. Three on-site restaurants — The Pacific Lounge, The Pacific Restaurant and the Courtyard Cafe — run the gamut from quick deli sandwiches and bistro fare to upscale wining and dining. The hotel's health club boasts a cardio and weight room, along with a 25-meter indoor lap pool, steam room and sauna, plus a room for yoga and step aerobics classes (offered for an extra fee). In addition, if you're a member of I Prefer Hotel Rewards, you can earn points here.
River Rock Casino Resort
Complete with indoor waterfalls, the lobby at River Rock Casino Resort is the entry point to abundant amenities and buzzing nightlife. With multiple eateries and a lively lounge, guests rarely need to leave the premises. A 21,000-square-foot theater is also found on site, along with the Absolute Spa, which caters to serenity-seekers with a versatile selection of massages, facials and other body treatments. The casino is open all night, and sleeping in shouldn't be a problem; guests rave about River Rock's plush bedding (though some do caution that the thin walls do not effectively block out disruptive nighttime noise). Still, guests assure you can expect a pleasant stay overall thanks to the hotel's covetable amenities like in-room Nespresso machines, flat-screen TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi access (although some guests complain the internet connection is slow). Another big draw for travelers is the resort's convenient location just 3 miles east of Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and right on the SkyTrain's Canada Line. In addition, if you're a member of I Prefer Hotel Rewards, you can rack up points here.
Sitting just one block east of bustling Boulevard Saint Laurent in downtown Montreal, Hotel 10 aims to attract trendy travelers with its swanky interiors and hip atmoshere. Travelers no doubt appreciated the aesthetics, including their accommodations, which are modern in design and come outfitted with 55 inch flat-screen TVs, Nespresso machines and free Wi-Fi. The Hotel 10 also receives a thumbs-up from guests for its attentive service and enviable location. And if you're looking to linger on the property grounds, you'll have access to a fitness center, ample meeting rooms, in-room massage services, the BLVD 44 nightclub and two light dining options on-site.
Pacific Gateway Hotel at Vancouver Airport
The Pacific Gateway Hotel's greatest skill is making en-route travelers feel relaxed. With the help of the efficient staff, visitors say they were far from worried about missing their flights. Many appreciated the frequency of the complimentary airport shuttle (which runs every 20 minutes 24 hours a day) and the vigilance behind wake-up calls. As for rooms, guests say accommodations here are comfortable, with some going so far as to say they enjoyed some of the best sleep they've ever had while traveling. Along with heavenly beds, accommodations are outfitted with complimentary Wi-Fi access, coffee and tea making facilities, Gilchrist & Soames Reserve toiletries and LCD flat-screen TVs. Outside their room, lodgers will find a business center, a 24-hour fitness center, a gift shop, a seasonal outdoor pool and seasonal bike rentals (for an extra fee), among other amenities. There's also The Deck Kitchen + Bar, perfect for alfresco dining when the weather's right, a coffee bar and a lobby restaurant and bar bar. One gripe among past guests? Some hotel rooms overlook the parking lot. If you're a member of the I Prefer Hotel Rewards program, you can offset costs by redeeming points for your stay.
ARC The.Hotel
Nestled along Slater Street in downtown Ottawa, ARC The.Hotel exudes a modern feel with its contemporary lobby and neutral color palette. Although some guests describe the property's 112 rooms as a slightly more compact than they had expected, they appreciate the Keurig coffee makers, luxury rlinens, minifridges and Gilchrist & Soames toiletries. Another plus is this boutique hotel's proximity to Ottawa's top sites; ByWard Market is about a mile north of the property. Guests who want to dine on-site can order room service or visit the ARC Lounge for locally sourced meat and seafood dishes like duck confit grilled cheese or scallops. Aside from the on-site dining, guests also appreciate the 24-hour fitness room. What's more, ARC The.Hotel boasts ample event spaces, making an ideal option if you're looking to host a business meeting or reception during your stay. Members of I Prefer Hotel Rewards should consider booking here, as they can earn and redeem points at this hotel.


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Paweł Straszewski (ur. 1975 r.) – polski lektor telewizyjny. Wieloletni lektor Teleexpressu. Czyta także audiobooki i  audiodeskrypcje filmów.

Wybrana filmografia

Lektor
 Anime
 Ergo Proxy (Canal+)
 Ostatni strażnik magii (DVD)
 Samurai Champloo (DVD)

 Filmy animowane
 Piotruś Pan (DVD)
 Filmy dokumentalne
 Śmierć na 1000 sposobów
 Świat i Solidarność
 Ukraina. Narodziny narodu
 Walka bez broni. Biuro informacji i propagandy komendy głównej Armii Krajowej
 Wolność mierzona śladami gąsienic

 Filmy fabularne
 Brzdąc w opałach (CANAL+)
 Coś (DVD)
 Córy szczęścia (TVP HD)
 Deszczowa wróżka (TV Puls)
 Hannah Montana: Film (TVP1)
 Wirus Apokalipsy (TVN)
 Dom Glassów (VHS)

 Teatr Telewizji
 Wilk i owce (TVP)

 Seriale telewizyjne
 Meandry uczuć (TVP2)
 Tylko z tobą (TVP2)
 Czas miłości (iTVN)
 Cena miłości (TVP2)
 Cena wolności (TVP1 HD)
 Czarna perła (TVP2)
 Imperium miłości (TVP2)
 Nadzieja i miłość (TVP2)
 Łzy Cennet (TVP2)
 Wtajemniczeni: Mikropodróż przez ciało (TV4)
 Strażnik Teksasu (TV4)
 Więzień miłości (TVP2)
 Zagubieni (platforma 'n')
 Zniewolona (TVP1)

 Telenowele
 Duch Eleny (TV Puls)
 Dziedzictwo del Monte (iTVN)
 Esmeralda (TV4)
 Miłość i przeznaczenie (TV Puls)
 Moje serce bije dla Loli (TV Puls)
 Na przekór przeznaczeniu (iTVN)
 Prawo pożądania (TVN)
 Przeklęta (TV4)
 Teresa (TVN)
 Trzy razy Ana (TV4)

 Audiobooki
 Głowa Kassandry
 Karlgoro godzina 18:00
 Wynajęty człowiek
 Ziarno Kirliana

Narrator
 Walka bez broni
 Władca pierścionka

Audiodeskrypcja
 Psy (adapter.pl)
 Sami swoi (35mm.online)
 Sezon na misia (Telewizja Polsat, Polsat Film, Super Polsat)
 Sezon na misia 2 (Telewizja Polsat, Polsat Film, Super Polsat)
 Na fali (Telewizja Polsat, Polsat Film, Super Polsat)
 Na fali 2 (Telewizja Polsat, Polsat Film, Super Polsat) (wersja lektorska)
 Hotel Transylwania 2 (Telewizja Polsat, Polsat Film, Super Polsat)
 Król Lew II: Czas Simby (Telewizja Polsat, Polsat Film, Super Polsat)
 Król Lew 3: Hakuna Matata (Telewizja Polsat, Polsat Film, Super Polsat)

Przypisy

Bibliografia
 Filmy czytane przez: Paweł Straszewski

Linki zewnętrzne
 Lektorzy: głosy, które opanowały telewizję

Urodzeni w 1954
Osobowości telewizyjne związane z TVP
Polscy lektorzy radiowi i telewizyjni


Are you ready for the best fall doughnut ever? And one baked, not fried? Doughnuts are best eaten an hour or two after glazing, but the unglazed ones can be stored for a day or two in an airtight container.
If egg allergy is not an issue, use 2 eggs in place of flaxseed meal and water.
If you have a mini-doughnut pan, this recipe yields 20 mini doughnuts.
For doughnuts, preheat oven to 350° F. Prepare doughnut pans by coating cavities with dairy-free, soy-free margarine. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together flaxseed meal and water. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the 3 flours, potato starch, xanthan gum, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
Vigorously whisk flaxseed mixture. In a medium bowl, combine flaxseed mixture, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, rice beverage, oil, cider vinegar, and vanilla. Whisk until blended.
Fold wet mixture into dry ingredients. Stir just until ingredients are combined; the batter will be thick.
Fold batter into a piping bag or gallon-size Ziploc bag. Snip ½-inch off bag's corner, and pipe batter into cavities, filling each half full (see Recipe Notes). Bake 12-15 minutes, until done. Avoid over-baking; set your timer for 10 minutes and keep an eye on. Remove from oven and cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to cooling rack.
For glaze, sift together powdered sugar and cinnamon. In a medium saucepan, heat milk alternative and vanilla on low until just warm. Add powdered sugar and cinnamon. Whisk slowly until combined.
With thumb on the outside and an index finger in hole, pick up a cooled donut and dip into glaze, coating a little more than half way. Place doughnut on a wire rack, glaze side up, until glaze sets. Use a baking sheet underneath to catch drips.
Joel Schaefer and Mary Schaefer are the husband-and-wife culinary team behind http://www.YourAllergyChefs.com. Chef Joel is the former Special Dietary Manager at Walt Disney World who developed the food allergy program used across the Disney properties and cruise line.


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Bronze award at 'Health's Got Talent'
© City University London. From the left: Professor Stanton Newman (Vice-President International, School of Health Sciences, City University); Stephen Band (Learning Disabilities Representative, The Advocacy Project); Rosa Benato (Senior Lecturer, School of Health Sciences, City University); Saboohi Bukhari (Head of Business Development, The Advocacy Project)
The Advocacy Project won a bronze award, a silver trophy and a prize of £250 at the Health's Got Talent 2017. The event was organised by City, University of London's School of Health Sciences to promote excellence in education and to celebrate the importance of service user involvement in teaching.
At the annual event we were invited to present one of the four service-user-led teaching videos we created with City University for speech and language therapy (SLT) students. Our video is about the communication barriers people with learning disabilities experience when accessing their GP. It stars Stephen Band (staff member with learning disabilities, The Advocacy Project) and Saboohi Bukhari (Head of Business Development, The Advocacy Project).
You can watch all the videos on our YouTube channel.
Teaching led by people with learning disabilities
Service users have been involved as visiting lecturers at City, University of London, since 2005. SLT students have been taught by people with learning disabilities who use augmentative and alternative communication methods (AAC) such as Makaton, natural gestures, symbols, etc.
Dr Celia Harding, Senior Lecturer at the Division of Language & Communication Science, City University, said:
"Service users with learning disabilities often find accessing healthcare difficult, and their personal experiences can be important in helping to shape students understanding on capacity in relation to working with people who have different ways of communicating. Understanding how to engage with those who need and use AAC remains an important part of the curriculum for SLT students."
The Advocacy Project has worked with the Division of Language & Communication Science to develop service user led teaching for SLT students. We support people with learning disabilities to teach SLT students about their work experience; living a healthy lifestyle; specific training opportunities for service users; being involved in interviewing support staff and everyday life experiences. The project has proved so successful that other teaching topics have been included in the curriculum: the Mental Capacity Act training consists of a direct teaching session about safety and healthcare for people with learning disabilities, where service users present and share their experiences – good and bad – of accessing healthcare services. This training session is led by a presenter with learning disabilities and Celia Harding. We also deliver multi-media presentations.
Stephen Band, one of The Advocacy Project's staff delivering the training, said:
"I feel what I say is important and that makes me feel valued. I can help make things better so that me and other people with learning disabilities can access health services and get the care we need."
Our teaching videos
We were asked to create and be involved in three teaching videos to be used as training material for the SLT students. Three visiting lecturers with learning disabilities we regularly work with – Stephen Band, Noureddine El Alaoui, and Seham Dahi – star in the short films together with Saboohi Bukhari. The videos were filmed by City, University of London.
Josephine Kay (Executive Admin Assistant, The Advocacy Project) who led the project explained more:
"The three videos are all centred on positive and negative experiences within healthcare for people with learning disabilities. The main focus of the videos is looking at the impact of communication barriers for someone with learning disabilities and how this affects their patient journey within a health care setting, in particular the difficulties accessing healthcare."
The videos are:
Positive healthcare experiences and importance of good support (with Noureddine El Alaoui)
Difficulties accessing good, safe, health care (with Seham Dahi)
Communication barriers accessing the GP (with Stephen Band)
In the videos Noureddine El Alaoui, Seham Dahi and Stephen Band explain how they need health care professionals to communicate with them using objects of reference, role play, visual information, simplified language and repetition.
YouTube playlist with the service user led teaching videos
Health Has Got Talent event rewards educational excellence
Enabling student learning through teaching provided by service users
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Norwegian architects Space Group have won an invited competition to design a hotel on the coast of Malmö, Sweden. The futuristic Lernacken design lives up to the creators' name and creates an iconic gateway to Sweden across the Øresund Bridge from Denmark.
Architect Robert A. M. Stern literally wrote the book on New York architecture. So it should not come as a surprise that the architect's latest building, 15 Central Park West, demonstrates a learned understanding of the finer qualities of New York's grandest apartment houses. As a testament to the building's appeal, the apartments, which include some of the priciest units in the city, pre-sold prior to construction. Denzel Washington, Norman Lear, and Sting are among the building's famous residents.


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Q: Django Models: Add validation to custom field TLDR;
How do I provide custom, model level, field validation which is encapsulated inside the field class?
The Rest
I am playing with the two JSONField implementations, (first, second). I am using a combination of Django and Django REST framework for my application. I don't do anything on the form level, only a web API exposing the model.
Ideally I would like to write this validation in one place and for it to run on the serializer level + model level (like when I pass a validators=[x]). I can't use the usual validators=[x] because I need to allow blank=True but also validate the blank values type :|.
I have the use case that I want to validate the contents (keys, types of values) of my JSONField. Using validictory, I can do this like so:

*

*force a call to self.full_clean() in my save()

*override clean() on my model and do the validation there

However, what I really want to do is: add this validation to a subclass of the JSONField. I want to leave as much of the parent Field class to do it's thing. So far, I have:
from django.db import models
from jsonfield import JSONField

class myValidatorField(JSONField):
    def validate(self, *args, **kwargs):
        # do some validation here
        super(myValidatorField, self).validate(*args, **kwargs)

class MyModel(models.Model):
    jsonstuff = myValidatorField(default=[])

    def save(self, *args, **kwargs):
        self.full_clean()
        super(MyModel, self).save(*args, **kwargs)

However, I can't get this to work. This validate() method doesn't run for the second implementation, and for the first, it runs 4 times.
Confused.

A: I ended up with this code and it seems to work the trick.
FYI, in my use case, I had to implement a custom django rest framework exception handler to catch all my model level ValidationError errors and convert them into web 400 errors.
# fields.py
import validictory
from jsonfield import JSONField

class JSONSchemaField(JSONField):
    """A field that will ensure the data entered into it is valid JSON *and*
    internally validate to a JSON schema of your choice."""
    def __init__(self, *args, **kwargs):
        self.schema = kwargs.pop('schema', {})
        super(JSONSchemaField, self).__init__(*args, **kwargs)

    def clean(self, raw_value, model_instance):
        try:
            validictory.validate(raw_value, self.schema)
        except (validictory.FieldValidationError,
                validictory.SchemaError,
                validictory.validator.RequiredFieldValidationError) as err:
            raise ValidationError(err)
        return super(JSONSchemaField, self).clean(raw_value, model_instance)

# mixins.py
class ModelValidationMixin(object):
"""Django currently doesn't force validation on the model level
for compatibility reasons. We enforce here, that on each save,
a full valdation run will be done the for model instance"""
def save(self, *args, **kwargs):
    self.full_clean()
    super(ModelValidationMixin, self).save(*args, **kwargs)

# models.py
class MyModel(ModelValidationMixin):
    json = JSONSchemaField(default='[]', schema=SCHEMA)