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Commercializing Open Source Software: Do Property Rights Still Matter?
Ronald J. Mann, Columbia Law SchoolFollow
For several years now, open source software products have been gaining prominence and market share. Yet the products themselves are not as provocative as the way in which they are developed and distributed. Two related features of the open source model are distinctive: the use of collaborative development structures that extend beyond the boundaries of a single firm, and the lack of reliance on intellectual property ("IP") rights as a means of appropriating the value of the underlying technologies. Firm-level control of intellectual property is replaced by a complex set of relations, both informal and sometimes contractual, among strategic partners not joined by firm boundaries. I argue here that those relations reflect not coalescence towards industry norms driven solely by superior output, but rather a series of strategic moves and countermoves that have had the effect of opening some markets while closing others, substantially reducing profit margins, and fostering consolidation of a traditionally fragmented industry.
I have written elsewhere about the role of intellectual property rights in proprietary models of software development, where intellectual property rights are used (albeit somewhat ineffectively) by firms to exploit the value of their internal research and development ("R&D") investments. In that work, I generally reject the idea that the sheer number of patents is creating a thicket that deters innovation, largely because of the evidence of a robust startup market and of investors' lack of concern about patents held by competitors. More generally, I argue that many of the criticisms of software patents fail to account for the potential benefits those patents provide to smaller firms and focus much too heavily on the transaction costs associated with the massive patent portfolios that the larger industry participants have acquired (the so-called "arms race" build up).
Open source development models work differently. Because open source development proceeds on the premise that no individual or firm will have proprietary control of the software, the firms participating in those development projects might have little need for patents. The cooperative nature of development obviates any need for the actual and implicit cross licensing that provides access to technology throughout the proprietary software sector. The problem, however, is that the open source community does not exist in a vacuum. It exists in a world in which participants in the industry are building up large portfolios of patents, portfolios that pose a serious threat to open source development. Therefore, any thorough analysis of the role of patents in the industry must take account of the effects of the current property rights system on all participants. This Article takes up that issue.
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Ronald J. Mann, Commercializing Open Source Software: Do Property Rights Still Matter?, 20 Harv. J. L. & Tech. 1 (2006).
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Longchamp doesn't want to be remembered as just French
Fashion from Longchamp is modeled Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Model Kendall Jenner, left, and Chief Executive Officer, Longchamp SAS, Jean Cassegrain attend the Longchamp runway show at Lincoln Center during NYFW Spring/Summer 2020 on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in New York. (Photo by Brent N. Clarke/Invision/AP
Model Kendall Jenner, left, and author Derek Blasberg attend the Longchamp runway show at Lincoln Center during NYFW Spring/Summer 2020 on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in New York. (Photo by Brent N. Clarke/Invision/AP
Sophie Delafontaine, artistic director of Longchamp Paris, poses for photographs as fashion from Longchamp is modeled Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Actress Julianne Moore attends the Longchamp runway show at Lincoln Center during NYFW Spring/Summer 2020 on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in New York. (Photo by Brent N. Clarke/Invision/AP
Lila Grace Moss Hack, from left, model Kate Moss, actresses Julianne Moore and Linda Cardellini attend the Longchamp runway show at Lincoln Center during NYFW Spring/Summer 2020 on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in New York. (Photo by Brent N. Clarke/Invision/AP
Model Kendall Jenner attends the Longchamp runway show at Lincoln Center during NYFW Spring/Summer 2020 on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in New York. (Photo by Brent N. Clarke/Invision/AP
Model Kate Moss attends the Longchamp runway show at Lincoln Center during NYFW Spring/Summer 2020 on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in New York. (Photo by Brent N. Clarke/Invision/AP
NEW YORK — Longchamp doesn't want to be remembered as exclusively French.
Though artistic director Sophie Delafontaine is a proud Parisian, she said she wants the brand to embody an international spirit. And what better way to show that spirit than bringing a collection to New York inspired by the American artist Judy Chicago.
Delafontaine told The Associated Press she drew inspiration from the feminist artist known most widely for her art installation "The Dinner Party," currently located in the Brooklyn Museum. Chicago also played with smoke, photographing colorful billows in the desert and other locations.
It was those photos that spoke to Delafontaine.
"I start with an artist that is Judy Chicago and her color explosion in the desert and I really wanted to have this explosion in the city," she said.
Models in muted orange, petal pink, lavender and burgundy walked Saturday alongside a pool of water at Lincoln Center.
"I was really involved with this location that is super urban, very graphic," said Delafontaine of the pool with the Reclining Figure statue resting in the center. "And I wanted to mix this location with very feminine and fluid dresses with color."
While flowing skirts and dresses did make for fluid silhouettes, belts accentuating waistlines, leather mini-shorts, slits in skirts and transparent materials kept the looks modern and chic.
Skirts, dresses and shorts were paired with shoes that went to mid-calf, either a lacing gladiator sandal or sneaker boots adorned with the signature Longchamp horse.
And while the ready-to-wear collection certainly stood on its own, that doesn't mean that Longchamp forgot the product that started it all: Its handbags. From tiny coin purses clutched by the handle to shoulder bags with intricate designs and leather tassels, that original craft wasn't neglected.
"It's all about creativity," said Delafontaine. "It's true that doing the bags is a creative exercise, of course. Ready-to-wear is another world because it's on the body, but I think it's all about telling a story, playing with the color, with the material."
Walking in the show was model Kaia Gerber, daughter of Cindy Crawford. Kendall Jenner, Kate and Lila Moss, Julianne Moore and Linda Cardellini sat front row.
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If only the Philadelphia 76ers showed the same unified spirit as their fans, they might not have been welcomed to the NBA playoffs by an unrelenting torrent of boos.
In a postseason opener that was nothing short of disastrous, the Sixers fell to the Brooklyn Nets, 111-102, in Game 1 at the Wells Fargo Center on Saturday. The upset's most striking feature was how deeply disjointed Philadelphia appeared in every aspect: from its pregame treatment of star center Joel Embiid, to its clunky play on the court, to an embarrassing midgame episode on the bench, to its conflicting stories at the postgame podium.
Embiid — who has been battling knee pain and had played just 10 games since the all-star break — was questionable to play until minutes before tip-off. While he opened the first quarter in aggressive fashion, the 7-footer quickly began showing ill effects.
He dragged up and down the court, couldn't find the range on his jumper and moved less assertively than usual on defense. Embiid piled up 22 points and 15 rebounds, but he shot just 5-15, committed three turnovers and headed to the locker room early at halftime. Uncharacteristically, Philadelphia was outscored by 17 points in his 24 minutes as Brooklyn's fast-paced spread lineups took full advantage.
The game's flash point came midway through the fourth quarter, when ESPN cameras caught Embiid and teammate Amir Johnson looking at a cell phone on the bench. NBA rules prohibit phones on the bench. Johnson departed for the locker room shortly after the incident before later returning.
Yet Embiid offered a different story in his explanation.
The conflicting versions of events encapsulated Philadelphia's off-balance night. The Sixers shot 3-25 on three-pointers, regularly lost track of Brooklyn's shooters and committed numerous unsightly turnovers. All-star guard Ben Simmons looked passive and struggled badly from start to finish, registering just nine points and three assists. Meanwhile, JJ Redick and Tobias Harris both no-showed, leaving Jimmy Butler as the Sixers' only reliable source of offense.
Butler scored a game-high 36 points but contributed to Philadelphia's puzzling night by suggesting that Embiid's uncertain health was leaving the team in limbo.
While Brown mulls how best to manage Embiid's role, the Sixers players were left smarting about the rough treatment they received from the fans. Simmons said booing fans should "stay on that side," while Embiid seemed to acknowledge that the negative reception could be impacting some of his teammates.
Despite making their first postseason appearance since 2015, the Nets were fully prepared to take advantage of the Sixers' mixed signals. D'Angelo Russell led the way with 26 points as six Brooklyn players finished in double figures. Afterward, the Nets' key players smartly brushed off questions about Embiid's health and the crowd's reaction, sidestepping the possibility of bulletin board material.
Perhaps more than any other team, the Sixers entered the playoffs with questions about their chemistry and cohesion. Embiid and Simmons have never been the cleanest fit, and midseason trades for Butler and Harris have forced Brown to improvise as this season has unfolded. Although Philly's hope has been that its talent-laden starting five will pull it through tense moments, nothing could have been further from the truth in Game 1.
The Nets are scrappy but eminently beatable, yet the Sixers played from behind for most of the night, rarely exploited their matchup advantages and looked like a collection of individuals rather than a team. Butler, Harris and Redick all hit free agency come July, a fact that hangs over every game and magnifies minor fissures.
Philadelphia — and especially Simmons — must respond in Game 2, or a team with NBA finals aspirations will be facing a breaking point.
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New research has found that first home buyers are making a return to the market, probably as a result of recent changes to the stamp duty requirements in states like New South Wales and Victoria.
The CoreLogic Property Pulse for October found that, in August, there were 10,227 owner-occupier first home buyer finance commitments, the greatest number since December 2009. It represented 17.2 per cent of all owner-occupier housing finance commitments, which is the highest proportion since July 2013.
Research analyst Cameron Kusher said that these figures show that the stamp duty changes have already had a positive impact in stimulating the first home buyer market.
"The data highlights that stamp duty is one of the key barriers for first home buyers wanting to participate in the housing market, at least in NSW and Vic," the research analyst said.
"The changes, effective from 1 July, mean that first home buyers purchasing properties below $650,000 in NSW and below $600,000 in Vic do not have to pay stamp duty.
"In NSW, stamp duty concessions are available up to a purchase price of $800,000 for first home buyers; and in Vic, concessions are available up to a purchase price of $750,000. Between June and August, the number of owner-occupier first home buyer housing finance commitments has increased by 59 per cent in NSW and 34 per cent in Vic."
Mr Kusher also made the point that outside of NSW and Vic, first home buyers generally represent larger proportions of the owner-occupier segment.
He said: "First home buyer activity has also increased of late in WA and NT, two markets where values have been falling for some time which could be creating opportunities for first time buyers previously unable to enter the market.
"Queensland and the ACT have also seen upticks in first home buyer demand of late which is occurring at the same time as moderately rising prices."
Mr Kusher said that he expected first home buyer activity to continue to increase, driven by NSW and Victoria.
According to the CoreLogic Property Pulse as of 19 October, the state-based first home buyer activity to August 2017 was as follows.
As many as 2,426 first home buyer commitments in August represented the greatest monthly number since January 2012. First home buyers accounted for 12.9 per cent of owner-occupier commitments over the month, which was the highest proportion since October 2012.
There were 3,162 first home buyer commitments in Vic, accounting for 18.3 per cent of all owner-occupier commitments, the greatest number since December 2009.
The number of first home buyer finance commitments in August 2017 (2,190) was higher than the previous month but lower than the number in June. The number of commitments in August was 17.9 per cent higher than its long-term average.
There were 490 first home buyer finance commitments, which is higher over the month but 17.7 per cent lower than the state's long-term average. First home buyers accounted for 12.7 per cent of all housing finance commitments.
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There were 60 first home buyer finance commitments, which accounted for 20.5 per cent of total owner-occupier housing finance commitments over the month. The 60 commitments over the month were 28.6 per cent lower than the long-term average of 84 commitments a month.
There were 231 first home buyer finance commitments in August, which was 47.7 per cent higher than the long-term average.
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Does Total Wrist Arthroplasty for Treatment of Posttraumatic Wrist Joint Osteoarthritis in Young Patients Always Lead to Restriction of High-demand Activities of Daily Living? Case Report and Brief Review of Recent Literature
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Posttraumatic ulnar carpal translocation is a very rare condition that is caused either by fracture-dislocation injury or by purely ligamentous injury of the wrist. Its prognosis is poor and development of posttraumatic pancarpal wrist joint osteoarthritis is inevitable, and options for treatment are total wrist fusion or total wrist arthroplasty.
A 24-year-old male sustained a fracture-related injury in his left wrist that was accompanied with a second ligamentous distorsion-related injury 1 year later in the same wrist. Seven years after first injury, a posttraumatic pancarpal wrist joint osteoarthritis has developed that was caused by posttraumatic ulnar carpal translocation. The patient was treated by total wrist arthroplasty with use of the MaestroTM Wrist Reconstructive System.
With our patient, it is unclear whether posttraumatic ulnar carpal translocation occurred either as result of the first fracture-related injury or as result of the second ligamentous distorsion-related injury or as result of both injuries. The 31-year-old patient could be reemployed completely in his original occupation as a mechanic for big agriculture machines and load his wrist with more than 10 pounds. In order to preserve motion, the patient reported that he would undergo the same total wrist arthroplasty a second time were it necessary.
We report on a young male receiving total wrist arthroplasty and resulting in good restoration of his high-demand claims in activities of daily living, respectively. However, it cannot be concluded that total wrist arthroplasty is to be preferred generally over total wrist fusion in young patients. Essential prerequisite for this motion-preserving procedure is the compliance of patients.
Keywords: Wrist, Radiocarpal dislocation, Greater arc injury, Posttraumatic ulnar carpal translocation, Posttraumatic pancarpal wrist joint osteoarthritis, Total wrist arthroplasty.
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Posttraumatic ulnar carpal translocation (PUCT) is a very rare condition that is caused either by fracture-dislocation injury or by purely ligamentous injury of the wrist mainly involving the volar extrinsic radioscaphocapitate ligament (RSCL). The diagnosis of PUCT is often delayed, and the outcomes after surgical repair are poor potentially leading to posttraumatic pancarpal wrist joint osteoarthritis (OA). For treatment of posttraumatic pancarpal wrist joint OA there are 2 options: a total wrist fusion (TWF) or a motion-preserving total wrist arthroplasty (TWA). Both of these procedures have advantages and disadvantages. In decision making which procedure is to be preferred, the age of patients and their claims in activities of daily living have to be considered. Currently, two questions are not clearly answered: first, how can patients load their wrists with a TWA; and second, are young patients suitable receiving a TWA. First, we report on a 24-year-old male who sustained a possible fracture-dislocation injury in his left wrist, and 1 year later an additional purely ligamentous injury in the same wrist that led to PUCT in a course over 7 years and finally resulted in a TWA with patient's age of 31 years. The patient could be reemployed in his original occupation as a mechanic for agriculture machines and load his wrist with more than 10 pounds. Second, a brief review of literature on PUCT and recent evidence of TWA will highlight the case presentation.
A 24-year-old and right-hand-dominant male presented with left intraarticular displaced radial styloid fracture accompanied with an ulnar styloid base fracture after a fall on his left wrist (Fig. 1). It was treated surgically with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) using 2 screws in another hospital, and the patient could be reemployed pain-free in his original occupation as a mechanic for agriculture machines. One year after the first injury, the patient sustained a second injury in his left wrist without fracture, diagnosed as a ligamentous distorsion. Two years after the first injury, the screw for reduction of the ulnar styloid has been broken due to a non-union, and all screws were removed in the same hospital. Four years after the first injury, the patient was unable to work in his original occupation, and presented himself for the first time in our hospital. The non-unioned ulnar styloid was excised accompanied with surgical denervation of the wrist. After that, the patient could be reemployed in his original occupation for another three years. Then, the 31-year-old patient was unable to work in his original occupation again. Radiographically, there was advanced stage of posttraumatic wrist joint OA due to a distinctive PUCT type I without signs of disruption of the scapholunate ligament (SLL) (Fig. 1b), accompanied with marked loss of wrist and forearm function (Figs. 2a-b). The patient declined a TWF, and a TWA using the relatively new MaestroTM Wrist Reconstructive System ((WRS), (Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Warsaw, Indiana / USA)) was detected by us. Intraoperatively, macroscopic findings confirmed pancarpal wrist joint OA in the absence of a SLL disruption, whereas a disruption of the lunotriquetral ligament (LTL) was present (Fig. 2c). At the 1-year follow-up, there was unchanged correct positioning of TWA without implant loosening or subsidence, and an excellent functional outcome without any signs of instability in terms of terminal ranges of motion radiographically (Fig. 3). Supination and pronation had improved to 90° (100% to right), extension had improved to 44° (73,3% to right), flexion had improved to 42° (84% to right), ulnar deviation had improved to 32° (64% to right), and radial deviation had improved to 24° (96% to right) (Figs. 3a-c) in comparison to (Figs. 2a-b). At the 16-months follow-up, the patient could be reemployed completely in his original occupation as a mechanic for agriculture machines, and he is able to carry out heavy works with loads more than 10 pounds again (Fig. 4). Pain in visual analogue score (scale 0-10 points) and function in patient-rated wrist evaluation score (scale 0-100 points) had improved to 2 (preop. 9) and 19 (preop. 68). The prolonged time of 16 months for recovery in our patient was not caused by the TWA, there were other difficulties in his life. The patient reported that he would undergo the same motion-preserving TWA a second time were it necessary.
It is unclear with our patient whether PUCT occurred either as a result of the first fracture-related injury or as result of the second ligamentous distorsion-related injury or as result of both injuries. The problem is that the patient could no longer give any more details about the 2 injuries at time of first presentation in our hospital. First, PUCT of the wrist without accompanying fractures of the distal radius, distal ulna, and/or carpal bones, is uncommon and was first described in 1930 by Lorenz Böhler (†1973) [1]. PUCT is 1 of the 3 major proximal carpal instabilities and the injury pattern typically resulting from high-energy forces through the proximal arc of the wrist [2, 3]. The mechanism of injury appears to be hyperextension of the wrist, combined with a torque and pronation of the wrist or forearm, and/or ulnar deviation on a fixed hand in which most of all volar extrinsic radiocarpal ligaments, especially the stout RSCL and the long radiolunate ligament are ruptured [2-6]. Two types have been described by Taleisnik [3]: type I is associated with ulnar translocation of the entire carpus such as in our case, and type II is associated with SLL disruption and the scaphoid bone is not involved in ulnar translocation. Second, it also can be suggested that our patient sustained primarily a traumatic radiocarpal dislocation with disruption of the extrinsic RSCL, and the injury may be concealed by spontaneous reduction or inadvertently reduced with gentle manipulation, followed by progredient PUCT type I. Dumontier et al. [7] classified these dislocations into two types: type I includes purely ligamentous injuries with or without a small radial styloid avulsion associated with a high risk of persistent radiocarpal instability and generally poor outcomes if they present with PUCT, and type II includes a radial styloid fracture involving at least one-third of the scaphoid fossa associated with good outcomes if they can be reducted anatomically. However, despite primary surgical repair of traumatic radiocarpal dislocations, PUCT was observed in 23% of cases at an average follow-up of 2,8 years [8]. Herzberg et al. [9] have reported that the diagnosis of wrist fracture-dislocations (greater arc injuries), first described in 1855 by Joseph-François Malgaigne († 1865), was missed initially in 25% of cases. When using magnet resonance arthrography in patients with persistent posttraumatic wrist pain, a disruption of the extrinsic RSCL was found in 13,9% of 72 cases respectively, and a statistically significant (p < 0,001) correlation with concomitant disruptions of the intrinsic SLL and/or LTL has been observed as well [10]. Such as in our case, disruptions of LTL usually show no radiographic abnormality, only in severe cases the wrist will assume a volar intercalated segment instability with volar angulation of the lunate bone [11].
Fig. (1). (Case Presentation, preoperative radiographic course over 7 years in comparison to the uninjured right wrist as reference: blue longitudinal and green transverse lines): (a) PA radiograph of the left wrist showing primary fractures of the radial and ulnar styloid without SLL disruption and without PUCT; (b) PA radiograph of the left wrist 7 years after primary injury showing PUCT type I involving the entire carpus (red longitudinal and transverse lines) in comparison to the uninjured right wrist, less than 50% of the left lunate bone articulates in its fossa of distal radius whereas more than 50% of the right lunate bone articulates with the opposing bone, there is no positive ring sign in left scaphoid bone detecting scapholunate instability, note that the 2 screws for ORIF of radial and ulnar styloid were formerly removed.
Fig. (2). (Case Presentation, pre- and intraoperative findings): (a) Clinical photographs demonstrating impaired wrist joint motion in comparison to the uninjured right wrist; (b) Clinical photographs demonstrating impaired supination and pronation in comparison to the uninjured right wrist; (c) Intraoperative clinical photograph demonstrating posttraumatic pancarpal wrist joint OA, note the disruption of LTL (arrow) in the absence of disruption of SLL that confirmed the preoperative radiographic finding of PUCT type I.
Due to the unfamiliarity of PUCT by treating physicians, the diagnosis is often delayed up to averaged 7, 3 months, and it may be present when less than 50% of the lunate bone articulates with the radius in neutral position in the posteroanterior (PA) radiograph [12-14]. Nonetheless, all measurements are quite variable and should be compared to radiographs of the opposite uninjured wrist [15]. Surgical treatments include repair of radiocarpal ligaments, tendon augmentation, radiocarpal pinning or external fixation. However, persistent or recurrent PUCT within the first postoperative year associated with patient's disability and late arthritis have been recognized in nearly all cases, regardless of the repair technique or surgical timing, and early radiolunate fusion to prevent recurrence was recommended by Rayhack et al. [12]. However, fusions crossing the radiocarpal row cause a loss of approximately 55% of the pre-fusion flexion-extension range of motion [16]. Posttraumatic degenerative changes in the wrist have been described in majority of all cases at average follow-up's ranging from 32 months to 6,5 years, despite primary surgical restoration and/or stabilization of radiocarpal alignment [12, 17]. Irreparable cartilage damage may have occurred at the time of initial injury from compression, shear, and torsional forces. In addition, abnormal wrist mechanics in PUCT may have contributed to joint deterioration over time [17].
Fig. (3). (Case Presentation, 1-year follow-up): (a) PA radiographs in terms of terminal ranges of motion showing unchanged correct positioning of TWA without implant loosening or subsidence or impingement or instability, note that the entire scaphoid bone was excised and a carpal plate utilizing a scaphoid augment (arrow) was used that allows its sufficient support onto the base of trapez bone without the necessity of fusion between the distal part of scaphoid bone to the surrounding carpal bones; (b) Lateral radiographs in terms of terminal ranges of motion showing no instability of implant; (c) Clinical photographs demonstrating 90° supination and 90° pronation of both forearms.
Recently, rheumatoid arthritis remains the most common indication for TWA with relative portion ranging from 51-71% of all patients receiving TWA [18, 19]. However, TWA has proven to be useful as a motion-preserving alternative to TWF for treatment of posttraumatic wrist joint OA as well, and also resulted in a significantly better outcome than in patients who underwent a primary TWF [20, 21]. TWA for treatment of posttraumatic wrist joint OA (including scaphoid non-union/scapholunate advanced collapse) has reported to be a relative portion of 14% of all TWAs performed by surgeons who have published their experiences with this procedure [18]. The relatively new angle-stable MaestroTM WRS that was used in our case is one of the modern biaxial-anatomical third generation type that is currently in use [22-24]. In a single-center study, published in 2015, the cumulative implant survival after eight years (N=68) is reported to be 95%, and at the 5-year follow-up radiographic loosening was present in 2% of all cases only [25]. Currently, the Maestro™ implant achieves the most favorable functional outcome as compared to other third-generation types, and it may be justified in preserving resection-related carpal height due to its three various carpal heads in combination with its design of ellipsoid surface articulation [26-28]. Additionally, the design of the Maestro™ implant allows the combination with an ulnar head prosthesis and/or a thumb carpometacarpal total joint replacement [29, 30]. Recently, implant survival with the third TWA generation types is reported to be 90-100% at 5 years in most series, but it declines from 5 to 8 years [18]. Hence, patients undergoing treatment with TWA must be prepared that it might end with TWF; therefore limited bone resection is a common feature of all contemporary wrist replacements [31, 32]. The Maestro™ WRS has demonstrated uncomplicated conversion to TWF [25, 26, 33, 34]. A recent study revealed that the outcome of TWF after a failed TWA is comparable to those after primary TWF [35].
Two questions are not clearly answered currently: first, how can patients load their wrists with a TWA; and second, are young patients suitable receiving a TWA. In the past, TWA was almost exclusively used in older patients with rheumatoid arthritis because of their low-demand lifestyle, whereas patients with posttraumatic OA are typically young and active [36, 37]. One major complication with the use of older TWA generation types was instability or dislocation in up to 8% of cases [18]. It has been noted by Sterling Bunnel (†1957): "A painless stable wrist is the key to hand function" [38]. This problem seems to be solved with the use of the new third generation types. The rates of instability or dislocation for the RE-MOTIONTM total wrist is reported to be 0,7% only (1 of 144 cases) [18], and for the Maestro™ WRS 0,6% only (1 of 157 cases) [25, 26, 34, 39, 40]. Recently, the age of patients for whom a TWA can be indicated is not always focused for the elderly, the youngest patients receiving total wrist joint replacements were reported to be 25 and 31 years old [26, 41]. In the literature, no evident data exist on how patients can load their wrists with a TWA. Weiss and Akelman [42] advised their patients not to load the wrists greater than 10 pounds which contains the total wrist implant from a safety perspective. On the other hand, Nicoloff [43] and Schmidt [44] reported on 2 cases in which the patients with a TWA could be reemployed successfully in their original occupations as an engineering worker under earth and a tiler, both patients load their wrists more than 10 pounds.
Fig. (4). (Case Presentation, 16-months follow-up): Self made photographs by the patient demonstrating complete reemployment in his original occupation and leisure, note that the patient loads his left wrist with the TWA more than 10 pounds.
We report on a young male receiving TWA for treatment of posttraumatic wrist joint OA after a rare PUCT that results in good restoration of his high-demand claims in activities of daily living, respectively. However, it is not the intention of this article to advocate for general use of TWA in young patients. Essential prerequisite for such a motion-preserving procedure is the compliance of patients. In conclusion, Herzberg and Adams [45] noted in 2012: "The future appears positive for greater adoption of total wrist arthroplasty for patients who are willing to accept somewhat greater risks for the benefit of improved function". Recent evidence using the National Inpatient Sample database (USA) suggests that the complication rate of TWA with 10% does not differ significantly to those with 7% in patients undergoing a TWF [19]. Also, it is noted that all surgeons who are performing TWAs need a learning curve for realization of correct insertion of an implant [46].
LTL = Lunotriquetral ligament
OA = Osteoarthritis
ORIF = Open reduction and internal fixation
PUCT = Posttraumatic ulnar carpal translocation
RSCL = Radioscaphocapitate ligament
SLL = Scapholunate ligament
TWA = Total wrist arthroplasty
TWF = Total wrist fusion
WRS = Wrist Reconstructive System
No Animals/Humans were used for studies that are base of this research.
The author confirms that this article content has no conflict of interest.
The author would like to thank Assist.-Prof. Dr. Michel E.H. Boeckstyns (Hellerup/Denmark), Prof. Dr. Warren C. Hammert (Rochester, N.Y./USA), MD PhD Ole Reigstad (Oslo/Norway), Prof. Dr. Eberhard Markgraf (Jena/Germany), Dr. Reinhard Friedel (Jena/Germany), Prof. Dr. Abdul-Kader Martini (Heidelberg/Germany), Dr. Friedbert Kretschmer (Lemgo/Germany), Dr. Miho Nicoloff (Lingen/Germany), and Dr. Dietrich Grossmann (Eisenach/Germany) for their excellent scientific support over the past years.
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Rochester earned a split of the two-game series and snapped a three-game losing streak at NBT Bank Stadium.
The Red Wings pulled into a first-place tie with Norfolk, which lost to Charlotte on Sunday, in the International League wild-card standings.
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25 Matching Movie Titles for
Actor: James Griffith
The Amazing Transparent Man (1960)
directed by Edgar G. Ulmer
featuring Jonathan Ledford, Marguerite Chapman, Douglas Kennedy, James Griffith, Ivan Triesault
Seven Alone (1975)
directed by Earl Bellamy
featuring Dehl Berti, James Griffith, Riley Morgan, Scott Petersen, Diane Peterson
Man from God's Country (1958)
directed by Paul Landres
featuring George Montgomery, Randy Stuart, Gregg Barton, James Griffith, Kim Charney, Susan Cummings
Masterson of Kansas (1954)
directed by William Castle
featuring George Montgomery, Nancy Gates, James Griffith, Jean Willes, Benny Rubin
Blonde Ice (1949)
directed by Jack Bernhard
featuring Leslie Brooks, Robert Paige, Walter Sande, John Holland, James Griffith
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directed by John English
featuring Gene Autry, Pat Buttram, Gail Davis, Kirby Grant, James Griffith
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1979)
directed by Henning Schellerup, James L. Conway
featuring Dick Butkus, Laura Campbell, Meg Foster, Jeff Goldblum, James Griffith
Maverick: Duel at Sundown (1959)
directed by Arthur Lubin
featuring Clint Eastwood, James Garner, Edgar Buchanan, Abby Dalton, James Griffith
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directed by John Carpenter
featuring James Woods, Daniel Baldwin, Sheryl Lee, Thomas Ian Griffith, Tim Guinee, Maximilian Schell
Little Annie Rooney (1925)
directed by William Beaudine
featuring Mary Pickford, William Haines, Walter James, Gordon Griffith, Carlo Schipa, Hugh Fay
directed by Benjamin Ross
featuring Liev Schreiber, James Cromwell, Melanie Griffith, John Malkovich, Brenda Blethyn, Roy Scheider
Cherry 2000 (1988)
directed by Steve De Jarnatt
featuring Melanie Griffith, David Andrews, Ben Johnson, Tim Thomerson, Brion James, Harry Carey, Jr.
Stuart Little 2 (2002)
directed by Rob Minkoff
featuring Michael J. Fox, Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie, Jonathan Lipnicki, Melanie Griffith, James Woods, Nathan Lane
Stormy Monday (1988)
directed by Mike Figgis
featuring Melanie Griffith, Tommy Lee Jones, Sting, Sean Bean, James Cosmo, Prunella Gee
Another Day In Paradise (1998)
directed by Larry Clark
featuring James Woods, Melanie Griffith, Vincent Kartheiser, Natasha Gregson Wagner, James Oris
Deadly Game (1977)
directed by Lane Slate
featuring Rebecca Balding, Ellen Blake, Miriam Byrd-Nethery, James Cromwell, Med Flory, Andy Griffith
The Girl in the Empty Grave (1977)
directed by Lou Antonio
featuring Andy Griffith, Jonathan Banks, James Cromwell, Mitzi Hoag, Claude Earl Jones
Excessive Force (1993)
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featuring Thomas Ian Griffith, Lance Henriksen, James Earl Jones, Charlotte Lewis, Tony Todd
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featuring Jon Voight, Teri Polo, James Caan, Melanie Griffith
The Turn of the Screw (1974)
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directed by Stacy Keach
featuring Andy Griffith, John Houseman, Julie Adams, Beverly Todd, James Keach
directed by Brian Large
featuring Renato Bruson, Mara Zampieri, Goetz Rose, David Griffith, James Morris
The Wicked Lady (1945)
directed by Leslie Arliss
featuring Margaret Lockwood, James Mason, Patricia Roc, Griffith Jones, Enid Stamp Taylor
Women and Men: Stories of Seduction (1990)
directed by Frederic Raphael, Ken Russell, Tony Richardson
featuring Beau Bridges, Melanie Griffith, Luis Maluenda, Elizabeth McGovern, Molly Ringwald, Peter Weller, James Woods
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directed by Harvey Laidman
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New York, September 17, 2008 --(HSMN NewsFeed)— Since Allergan received FDA approval in 2002 to market Botox as a facial rejuvenation procedure, the product has become the second most-recognized pharmaceutical brand in the U.S. Allergan has a formidable presence in this area since its formula is secret and the highly purified toxin is difficult to replicate. Still, according to Kalorama Information's new report "Facial Rejuvenation Markets Worldwide," Botox' huge success has spurred research into innovative technologies, development of new products and the possibility of a topical Botox.
A shift towards less invasive, more effective, safer procedures, accessible to more people, has benefited the facial rejuvenation market, especially the prescription fillers and botulism segment, which enjoyed outstanding worldwide growth of 20.1% annually to reach $1.32 billion in 2007. At $721.3 million, botulism product sales represent more than half of this segment, with 95% coming from sales of Allergan's Botox, $684.9 million in 2007. Botox procedures have steadily increased, up 488% from 786,911 in 2000 to 4,625,192 in 2007.
The market has become a huge competitive arena in which more than 50 competing products, various treatment options, and alternative modalities, are crossing the line in each other's core products and markets, creating an ever more fractured market.
Recently, there has been considerable research into developing a topical Botox. Medicis has been working with Revance Therapeutics to modify the botulism formulation so that it can penetrate deep enough into the skin to affect the muscle. The details are still largely under wraps, but a topical Botox would be a real boon to the industry since many consumers hesitate to receive recurring Botox injections.
Kalorama Information's report "Facial Rejuvenation Markets Worldwide" provides a worldwide overview, market analysis by product and region, products in development, competitive analysis and estimates and forecasts through 2012. To obtain this report or for additional information, visit http://salesandmarketingnetwork.com/reports.php?ID=2722 .
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HomelifestyleMiracle of Science! Pig heart transplanted into human body
Miracle of Science! Pig heart transplanted into human body
American surgeons have done amazing things. Actually, a 57-year-old man has successfully transplanted the heart of a genetically modified pig. This is the first time this has happened in medical history. With this, the acute shortage of organ donors can be dealt with in the coming times. According to the information received, the University of Maryland Medical School recently issued a statement saying, 'This historic transplant was done on Friday. There are reports that even after this transplant, the treatment of the patient's disease is not fixed at the moment, but this surgery cannot be called less than a milestone regarding the transplant from animals to humans.
A patient named David Bennett could not have a heart transplant due to several serious ailments and poor health. The patients are now recovering and doctors are closely monitoring how the pig's heart is working in their bodies. On the other hand, David, who lives in Maryland, says, 'I had only two options, either to die or to get him transplanted. I want to live I know it's like shooting an arrow in the dark, but it's my last choice. Bennett, who has been in bed with a heart-lung bypass machine for the past several months, said, 'I look forward to getting out of bed after I recover.'
On New Year's Eve, the US Food and Drug Administration approved this emergency transplant as a last resort in the case of non-traditional transplants. "It was a successful surgery, and it took us one step closer to solving the problem of organ shortage," says Dr. Bartley Griffith, who performed the surgery through a pig heart transplant.
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#GNewsNow: Get out and vote
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Time to vote again
Yes, we know you just voted two weeks ago, but it's that time again. Several big races are facing a runoff today. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and today's ballots should decide the fate of the Greenville County Sheriff, as well as several longstanding state leaders. Here's more good news –– you can vote in this runoff regardless of if you voted on the 14th. So if you were out of town, voted for a different party's ballot, or just plain forgot, now's your chance. Go get your sticker! But first, read up on what you need to know right here.
Why South Carolinians are watching West Virginia
Less than a year after a so-called "thousand year flood" devastated the Palmetto State, West Virginia is facing something eerily similar. At least 23 are confirmed dead and the storms have not fully let up. Read about why South Carolinians might understand the trauma better than anyone else, plus find out how you can help.
Snake, yes snake, bites boy in downtown Greenville
If you've spent any Saturday nights on Main Street, you've likely come across the family that tours around with their boa. They typically draw crowds. Often members of those crowds pet or hold the snake. By best estimate, they've been doing this for at least a couple of years, but we're pretty sure this is the first time the snake has bitten someone. Apparently last week the snake bit an 8-year-old boy. The boy was okay. He was treated at the scene and the snake was not venomous, according to a police report. Police say the snake owner was not charged.
What's happening this week:
"Riverdance — The 20th-Anniversary World Tour" stops in town for eight performances, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and continuing through Sunday. For more info, go to www.peacecenter.org
PNG Downtown Alive returns Thursday. This week's band is Four 14. Music begins at 5:50 at NOMA Square
Greenville Drive opens a four game stand against the Asheville Tourists Thursday night. First pitch is at 7:05
Greenville Heritage FCU Main Street Fridays features Shades of Brown. Music begins at 5:50 at NOMA Square
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Industrial 35 is a subdivision within the city of Ocala, Florida. There are currently 1 Homes for Sale within Industrial 35, with asking prices ranging from $165,000 to $165,000. The average list price per square foot of the available inventory in Industrial 35 is $458, which is above the Ocala average of $176. Waterfront homes represent 0.00% of the available Industrial 35 inventory. The population of Ocala, according to the 2010 Census, is 56,315. The total number of households in the zip code of Industrial 35 is 6,968, with an average household size for of 2.73 people. The total number of renter households within the zip code of 34480 is 1,851, which means that 73.44% of households in this zipcode are owner occupant households.
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And tore my face away from God.
But will I allow my faith to shake?
Whose love shines stronger than the sun.
But who God is, what he has shown.
It's plainly seen, the world is his stage.
And all my worries get poured out.
And I am held in the arms of Grace.
Knowing I am loved, of this I'm sure!
This poem started in my head when I was waking up this morning. I was listening for God, because I had allowed stress to take up residence in physical manifestation in my neck and shoulders. Many health concerns have plagued my family and myself recently, and it was stealing my joy from being expressed over my daughters engagement yesterday.
The title of this post is Trust Is Not Blind and though it is not in my poem it is the heart of it. God reminded me that trust is something earned, something we give based on our experience. We can give our trust to others based on stories we hear from friends about their experience, but it is through our own experience that we come to fully trust in someone. That is my trust in God, it is not a blind trust, it is based on what he has done in my life. Sometimes I wish I could give that trust to those in my family who are going through struggles. I pray they will experience God's love for themselves.
What does it mean to me when God says, "I delight in you"? The first time he spoke it to me through someone else as they spoke prophetically over me. I couldn't imagine or fathom that the God of all creation and holiness would delight in someone so flawed. But it spoke to my heart that God didn't love me generically, but he loved me specifically, and so he speaks that to me whenever I forget.
I encourage you to take time to listen today. He loves you specifically, too!
Lovely, beautiful poem!! Rich in truth and encouragement!!


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Best Norwegian Cruise Line Cruises from New York
In less than 60 days, Norwegian Cruise Line's Bliss makes her big debut sailing the Alaskan Inside Passage before heading to New York City, her home from November to April. Once upon a time, you'd have to go to Miami or Ft Lauderdale if you wanted to sail on the newest and best ships at sea. But thanks to the cruise industry's support of New York's Manhattan Cruise Terminal, those days are gone!
Today, it's hard to upstage Norwegian Cruise Line in NYC. They currently have a total of eight ships docked there and offer plenty of itineraries that appeal to just about everyone. NCL gives Northeast cruisers what they're looking for - younger, state-of-the-art ships, exciting itineraries, comfortable accommodations, affordable, all-inclusive vacations from an easy-to-get-to port. In fact, all four of NCL's newest ships - Bliss, Escape, Breakaway and Getaway, sail from Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Not sure which cruise is right for you? Here are some of our favorites:
Best Value:
Norwegian Gem 7-Day Bahamas and Florida from New York
Rates starting at $499 per person
Gem is the perfect choice for year-round cruises from New York. This itinerary has it all, mixing both the fun and excitement of Orlando with the laid-back, white sandy beaches of Great Stirrup Cay (Norwegian's private island in the Bahamas) and Nassau. Recently refurbished, this ship really is a little Gem with plenty of dining choices, cabins ranging from small and affordable to multi-room luxury, entertainment the whole family will enjoy, casino, spa, children's activities and adult-only areas.
Best for Families:
Norwegian Bliss 7-Day Bahamas and Florida from New York
Yes, the itinerary is the same as the Gem we just mentioned, but there is a big difference in the ship. We mean BIG! Bliss is Norwegian's newest pride and joy. She's among the biggest ships in the world and she breaking ground with some new and innovative features like the first racetrack and laser tag at sea, 180-degree observation lounges, and the hit Broadway Musical, Jersey Boys. With a water park, slides, more dining, more entertainment, more experiences, and more space than any other Norwegian ship, Bliss will keep everyone in the family happy.
Best for Couples:
Norwegian Escape 7-Day Canada and New England from New York
This is the perfect September/ October getaway! Kids are back to school and the busy holiday season hasn't begun, why not make some time for each other with a relaxed journey up the New England coast line. Admire the beautiful scenery, explore Acadia National Park, and feast on lobster. Sip on cocktails on The Water Front as the sun sets, then enjoy dinner and a show because on this Escape every night is date night.
Best for New Cruisers:
Norwegian Gem 5-Day Bermuda Cruise from New York
If you've never been on a cruise before you may be hesitant to set sail for a week or more. This 5-day itinerary is the perfect way to ease into cruising for the first time. And everyone loves Bermuda! The Gem leaves NYC on Saturday at 4:00 pm and arrives in Bermuda early Monday morning. Spend all day Monday exploring the island. Sample rum, snorkel, shop or just sink your toes into the pink sandy beaches. The ship remains docked Monday night so take some time for a sunset catamaran cruise or just enjoy the Bermuda nightlife. Norwegian Gem leaves Bermuda at 3:00 pm on Tuesday and returns to NYC Thursday morning.
Best Splurge:
Norwegian Bliss 14-Day Western Caribbean Cruise from New York
Rates starting at $1299 per person
Celebrating something special? Treat yourself to Bliss with this cruise that has it all. Pack once and visit eight exciting destinations! Have fun in the sun in Orlando before sailing on to Great Stirrup Cay (Bahamas); Ocho Rios (Jamaica); George Town (Grand Cayman); Roatan, Bay Islands (Honduras); Harvest Caye (Belize); Costa Maya (Mexico); and Cozumel (Mexico). While on board Bliss enjoy Freestyle Cruising with dining any way you like it formal or casual, fine dining or quick and simple. Choose from a wide selection of cabins that range from value sized to multi-room upscale and luxurious. You'll also find entertainment for all ages and interests.
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Last summer, facing 18 trucks with no drivers, drivers who were leaving rather than comply with the U.S. electronic logging device (ELD) mandate for cross-border runs, and customers wondering how behind-the-wheel talent was going to be recruited and retained, Toronto-based asset-based and non-asset-based carrier XTL Transport, Inc. decided to try something new – pay all its trans-border drivers by the hour instead of by the mile.
Eight months later, the program, purportedly the first of its kind in Canada, is still in effect. The 18 seats now have posteriors in them. Overall, the company's drivers are happy with the arrangement, according to Andrew McVerry, XTL's director of business development. Shippers, after being briefed on the initiative, have warmed to it, although it is still too early to determine how much it has moved the needle in the relationships, McVerry said today on the sidelines at the Transportation & Logistics Council's annual meeting in Memphis.
Drivers receive their hourly pay for all on-duty time, which includes meal and rest breaks. The pay rate does not differentiate between U.S. and Canadian currencies, McVerry said. The pay rate varies depending on the drivers' experience, he added. He did not disclose specifics in regard to pay scales. The company's typical length-of-haul is 500 to 600 miles. Hourly wages are considered more tolerable to drivers who run short- to intermediate-haul lanes because they generally don't travel long enough to make per-mile wages attractive.
XTL has 450 drivers, of whom 40 percent are company employees. About 185 drivers receive the hourly pay. The company generates about 60 percent of its C$200 million in annual revenue from the transborder market. Most of its revenue comes from its asset-based trucking business.
According to McVerry, XTL's labor costs increased after it switched to the hourly pay structure. Its customers have experienced rate increases, though McVerry did not say that was a result of the higher labor expenses. He believes the conversion to the hourly pay plan, and the increase in rates, made some shippers feel that they had a stake in making their dock operations more efficient.
A shift away from per-mile driver rates has been discussed for a while. Yet few have taken the plunge. One that has is Central Oregon Trucking, a unit of Daseke and a company that is considered one of the country's top flatbed carriers. In June 2018 it unveiled a new pay structure, dubbed "Weekly Driver Salary Pay," that guaranteed solo drivers a weekly paycheck of at least $1,250. The company promises drivers at least 2,430 miles each week, which means they will receive a minimum gross weekly paycheck amount but does not cap them at $1,250. Drivers are allowed to drive further and earn more if they choose.


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"""A generic implementation of Approximate Quantum Compiler."""
from typing import Optional

import numpy as np

from qiskit.algorithms.optimizers import L_BFGS_B, Optimizer
from qiskit.quantum_info import Operator
from .approximate import ApproximateCircuit, ApproximatingObjective

class AQC:
    """
    A generic implementation of Approximate Quantum Compiler. This implementation is agnostic of
    the underlying implementation of the approximate circuit, objective, and optimizer. Users may
    pass corresponding implementations of the abstract classes:

    * Optimizer is an instance of :class:`~qiskit.algorithms.optimizers.Optimizer` and used to run
      the optimization process. A choice of optimizer may affect overall convergence, required time
      for the optimization process and achieved objective value.

    * Approximate circuit represents a template which parameters we want to optimize.  Currently,
      there's only one implementation based on 4-rotations CNOT unit blocks:
      :class:`.CNOTUnitCircuit`. See the paper for more details.

    * Approximate objective is tightly coupled with the approximate circuit implementation and
      provides two methods for computing objective function and gradient with respect to approximate
      circuit parameters. This objective is passed to the optimizer. Currently, there's only one
      implementation based on 4-rotations CNOT unit blocks: :class:`.DefaultCNOTUnitObjective`. This
      is a naive implementation of the objective function and gradient and may suffer from performance
      issues.
    """

    def __init__(
        self,
        optimizer: Optional[Optimizer] = None,
        seed: Optional[int] = None,
    ):
        """
        Args:
            optimizer: an optimizer to be used in the optimization procedure of the search for
                the best approximate circuit. By default :obj:`.L_BFGS_B` is used with max iterations
                is set to 1000.
            seed: a seed value to be user by a random number generator.
        """
        super().__init__()
        self._optimizer = optimizer
        self._seed = seed

    def compile_unitary(
        self,
        target_matrix: np.ndarray,
        approximate_circuit: ApproximateCircuit,
        approximating_objective: ApproximatingObjective,
        initial_point: Optional[np.ndarray] = None,
    ) -> None:
        """
        Approximately compiles a circuit represented as a unitary matrix by solving an optimization
        problem defined by ``approximating_objective`` and using ``approximate_circuit`` as a
        template for the approximate circuit.

        Args:
            target_matrix: a unitary matrix to approximate.
            approximate_circuit: a template circuit that will be filled with the parameter values
                obtained in the optimization procedure.
            approximating_objective: a definition of the optimization problem.
            initial_point: initial values of angles/parameters to start optimization from.
        """
        matrix_dim = target_matrix.shape[0]
        # check if it is actually a special unitary matrix
        target_det = np.linalg.det(target_matrix)
        if not np.isclose(target_det, 1):
            su_matrix = target_matrix / np.power(target_det, (1 / matrix_dim))
            global_phase_required = True
        else:
            su_matrix = target_matrix
            global_phase_required = False

        # set the matrix to approximate in the algorithm
        approximating_objective.target_matrix = su_matrix

        optimizer = self._optimizer or L_BFGS_B(maxiter=1000)

        if initial_point is None:
            np.random.seed(self._seed)
            initial_point = np.random.uniform(0, 2 * np.pi, approximating_objective.num_thetas)

        opt_result = optimizer.minimize(
            fun=approximating_objective.objective,
            x0=initial_point,
            jac=approximating_objective.gradient,
        )

        approximate_circuit.build(opt_result.x)

        approx_matrix = Operator(approximate_circuit).data

        if global_phase_required:
            alpha = np.angle(np.trace(np.dot(approx_matrix.conj().T, target_matrix)))
            approximate_circuit.global_phase = alpha


Marie Thérèse of France (Marie Thérèse Charlotte; 19 December 1778 – 19 October 1851), Madame Royale, was the eldest child of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. After her marriage to her cousin, Louis Antoine, Duke of Angoulême, the eldest son of the future Charles X, she was known as the Duchess of Angoulême. She became the Dauphine of France upon the accession of her father-in-law to the throne of France in 1824. Technically she was Queen of France for twenty minutes, on 2 August 1830. This was between the time her father-in-law signed the instrument of abdication and the time her husband, reluctantly, signed the same document.
↑ Michelle Moran (2011). Madame Tussaud. Quercus. p. 430. ISBN 978-1-84916-137-4.
↑ Susan Nagel (2009). Marie-Thérèse: The Fate of Marie Antoinette's Daughter. Bloomsbury. p. 316. ISBN 978-0-7475-9666-0.


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Q: Unix maximum number of dirs in a dir I am using 64-bit Ubuntu 10.10. Also I am using ext4 filesystem.
Is there is an upper limit on the no. of dirs you can create in a unix dir without affecting performance?

A: If you are using ext2 (or ext3 filesystems that were created before the dir_index option became the default), then the limit would be somewhere under 10,000 entries.
But if your filesystem is ext3 or ext4 and was created with dir_index, then the limit would be around 64k files per directory. (Check with tune2fs -l /dev/block_device to see if dir_index was enabled.)
Keep in mind that the ext2, ext3, ext4, and probably other filesystems also have an upper limit on the number of files that can exist on the filesystem: the inode limit. (Check with tune2fs -l /dev/block_device. Configure with mkfs.ext* option -N.)

A: It depends on the file system you are using. By default Ubuntu 10.10 uses "ext4" filesystem, which has a limit 64,000 (see Wikipedia article)

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Obviously, we cannot provide recordings of the various historical stages in the development of English, but linguistic analyses do make it possible to work out what the likely pronunciations were to a reasonable degree of accuracy. With each step further into the past, however, the more and more we 'reconstruct', the more linguists' confidence in the real phonetic accuracy of our transcriptions necessarily reduces. All our transcriptions for historical varieties are therefore always to be taken with this caveat in mind.
An interesting site; thanks, Paul!
Truly fascinating site. I checked out the New Zealand page and was pleased that I could actually hear the accent. I was also left wondering if there's any way to find out the ethnicity of the speaker, as the intonation sounded like Maaori English to my Pakeha ears.
Do you suppose they will hire M. J. Harper as a consultant?
Sorry about that, wrong thread.
I dunno… I only looked up the Ohio, USA accent, since I'm from Cleveland, and they chose someone from near the southern border of the state. To me, he almost sounds like he could have been from Alabama, so different is it from my accent.
Same with John M. Lipski's _Latin American Spanish_. Basically all of what is said about Oaxacan Mexican Spanish, well, I just didn't hear when I lived there. What's going on?
Keith Ivey on IT WOULD MAKE A DOG THINK.


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